Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in February to a moderate 57°F (13.9°C). Columbus's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 41°F (5°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Columbus, during March, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Columbus, there are 158.4 rainfall days, and 38.78" (985mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Columbus. During 1.6 snowfall days, in March, Columbus aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.2 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Columbus, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Columbus, Kentucky, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbus is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Columbus in March?
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How much does it rain in Columbus in March?
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What is the average length of the day in March in Columbus?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Columbus?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Columbus?
How long on average sun shines in March in Columbus?
How high is the UV index in March in Columbus?
Average temperature in March
Columbus, KY
- Average high temperature in March: 57°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 41°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, KY
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbus, KY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, KY
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, KY
- Average rainfall in March: 4.33"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, KY
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, KY
- Average snowfall in March: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, KY
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbus, KY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, KY
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, KY
- 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbus, KY
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, KY
- 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).
Columbus, Kentucky, USA
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