March weather forecast
Ellen, KY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ellen, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.4°F (3°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

Entering March, Ellen sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). During the nights in March, the temperature averages to an icy 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

In Ellen, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ellen, during March, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Ellen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.7 days and collects up to 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ellen, Kentucky, during March, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. In Ellen, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.2 days and aggregates up to 13.35" (339mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ellen, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:53 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 Ellen, Kentucky, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ellen is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature during March is 53.8°F (12.1°C) and the low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout March, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Ellen, during March, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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?

In Ellen, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Ellen, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ellen, KY

Average temperature in March - Ellen, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Ellen, KY

Average pressure in March - Ellen, KY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ellen, KY

Average wind speed in March - Ellen, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Ellen, KY

Average humidity in March - Ellen, KY
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Ellen, KY

Average rainfall in March - Ellen, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in March
Ellen, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Ellen, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ellen, KY

Average snowfall in March - Ellen, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ellen, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Ellen, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ellen, KY
  • 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ellen, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Ellen, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Ellen, KY

Average UV index in March - Ellen, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Ellen, KY

Average cloud cover in March - Ellen, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Ellen, KY

Average visibility in March - Ellen, KY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).

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