March weather forecast
Ghent, KY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ghent, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, Ghent's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). In the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Ghent is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ghent, during March, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.7 rainfall days, and 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ghent, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 8:03 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 March, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

In Ghent, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and a low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 8:03 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 many hours of sunshine does Ghent have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ghent, KY

Average temperature in March - Ghent, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Ghent, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ghent, KY

Average wind speed in March - Ghent, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Ghent, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Ghent, KY

Average rainfall in March - Ghent, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Ghent, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Ghent, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ghent, KY

Average snowfall in March - Ghent, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ghent, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Ghent, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Ghent, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ghent, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ghent, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Ghent, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Ghent, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Ghent, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Ghent, KY

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

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

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