March weather forecast
New Castle, KY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in New Castle, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

In New Castle, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). In the month of March, New Castle experiences an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In New Castle, in March, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Castle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.9 days and collects up to 23.98" (609mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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 New Castle, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature during March is 53.2°F (11.8°C) and the low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In New Castle, in March, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does New Castle have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:34 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In New Castle, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
New Castle, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in March
New Castle, KY

Average pressure in March - New Castle, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
New Castle, KY

Average wind speed in March - New Castle, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
New Castle, KY

Average humidity in March - New Castle, KY
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

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

Average rainfall in March
New Castle, KY

Average rainfall in March - New Castle, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in March
New Castle, KY

Average rainfall days in March - New Castle, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
New Castle, KY

Average snowfall in March - New Castle, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
New Castle, KY

Average snowfall days in March - New Castle, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 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
New Castle, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - New Castle, 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
New Castle, KY

Average sunshine days in March - New Castle, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in March
New Castle, KY

Average UV index in March - New Castle, 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
New Castle, KY

Average cloud cover in March - New Castle, 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 28).

Average visibility in March
New Castle, KY

Average visibility in March - New Castle, KY
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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