March weather forecast
Scranton, KS

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Scranton, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55°F (12.8°C) and min 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). An average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) is expected in Scranton during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Scranton is 70%.

Rainfall

In Scranton, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Scranton, there are 99.2 rainfall days, and 11.1" (282mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in March, Scranton aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Scranton, during the entire year, snow falls for 12 days and aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Scranton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Scranton, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In Scranton, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Scranton is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Scranton?

The high-temperature in Scranton, Kansas, during March is 55°F (12.8°C) and the low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Scranton?

The average relative humidity in March in Scranton, Kansas, is 70%.

How much does it rain in Scranton in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Scranton?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Scranton, Kansas. During 1 snowfall days, in March, Scranton aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Scranton?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Scranton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Scranton, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Scranton?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Scranton, Kansas, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Scranton?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Scranton is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Scranton?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Scranton, KS

Average temperature in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Scranton, KS

Average pressure in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Scranton, KS

Average wind speed in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Scranton, KS

Average humidity in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Scranton, KS

Average rainfall in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Scranton, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Scranton, KS

Average snowfall in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Scranton, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Scranton, KS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Scranton, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Scranton, KS

Average UV index in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Scranton, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Scranton, KS

Average visibility in March - Scranton, KS
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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