March weather forecast
Covington, KY

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Covington City, Kentucky as well as the city of Cincinnati, with three large bridges over the river
Covington City, Kentucky as well as the city of Cincinnati, with three large bridges over the river

Weather in March

The arrival of spring in March brings a noticeable growth in daylight hours and an increase in average temperatures in Covington. Temperature highs reach up to 51.4°F (10.8°C) and the minimum temperature is around 35.4°F (1.9°C). April bears witness to a substantial change in weather patterns as it prepares for the pronounced uplift in temperature. The change from winter to spring is marked by lighter jackets and flowering landscapes, as Covington residents eagerly welcome the change.

Temperature

The shift from February to March is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). Covington's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 35.4°F (1.9°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Covington, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Covington, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Covington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Covington, in March, during 3.2 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Covington, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.7 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Covington, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Covington?

The high-temperature during March is 51.4°F (10.8°C) and the low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Covington, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Covington, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Covington, in March, during 3.2 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Covington have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Covington, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Covington, KY

Average temperature in March - Covington, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Covington, KY

Average pressure in March - Covington, KY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Covington, KY

Average wind speed in March - Covington, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Covington, KY

Average humidity in March - Covington, KY
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Covington, KY

Average rainfall in March - Covington, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Covington, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Covington, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Covington, KY

Average snowfall in March - Covington, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Covington, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Covington, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Covington, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Covington, KY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Covington, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Covington, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Covington, KY

Average UV index in March - Covington, KY
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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
Covington, KY

Average cloud cover in March - Covington, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Covington, KY

Average visibility in March - Covington, 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).

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