March weather forecast
Gates, KY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Gates, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.2°F (11.8°C) and min 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). An average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) is noted during the nights in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gates, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gates are January through April, October through December. In Gates, Kentucky, in March, during 4.9 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gates, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.5 days and aggregates up to 11.14" (283mm) 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 7:04 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:56 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 Gates, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

In Gates, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gates in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Gates, records 53.2°F (11.8°C), while the low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Gates?

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

How much does it rain in Gates in March?

In Gates, Kentucky, during March, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Gates in March?

In March, in Gates, Kentucky, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Gates?

On the first day of March in Gates, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Gates have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Gates is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Gates?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Gates, KY

Average temperature in March - Gates, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°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 (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Gates, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Gates, KY

Average wind speed in March - Gates, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Gates, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Gates, KY

Average rainfall in March - Gates, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in March
Gates, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Gates, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gates, KY

Average snowfall in March - Gates, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gates, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Gates, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gates, 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: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gates, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Gates, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Gates, KY

Average UV index in March - Gates, 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
Gates, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Gates, KY

Average visibility in March - Gates, KY
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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