March weather forecast
Hecla, KY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hecla, is a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

March's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from February's chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). Hecla's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Hecla, during March, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.5 rainfall days, and 21.85" (555mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hecla, Kentucky, are January through April, November and December. In Hecla, in March, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Hecla, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hecla, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:12 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 Hecla, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Hecla is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Hecla?

During March, Hecla experiences an average high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Hecla?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in Hecla in March?

In March, in Hecla, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hecla in March?

In March, in Hecla, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout March, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Hecla?

On the first day of March in Hecla, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:12 pm CDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Hecla?

In Hecla, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Hecla?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Hecla is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Hecla, KY

Average temperature in March - Hecla, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Hecla, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hecla, KY

Average wind speed in March - Hecla, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Hecla, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Hecla, KY

Average rainfall in March - Hecla, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

Average rainfall days in March
Hecla, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Hecla, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hecla, KY

Average snowfall in March - Hecla, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hecla, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Hecla, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Hecla, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hecla, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Hecla, KY

Average UV index in March - Hecla, 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
Hecla, KY

Average cloud cover in March - Hecla, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Hecla, KY

Average visibility in March - Hecla, 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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