March weather forecast
Rufus, KY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rufus, is a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in February to a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). In Rufus, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Rufus, in March, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.5 rainfall days, and 39.65" (1007mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rufus, in March, during 2 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rufus, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.5 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) 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 6:21 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:13 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Rufus, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Rufus, 56.3°F (13.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.3°F (4.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Rufus, in March, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rufus have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Rufus?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Rufus?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rufus, KY

Average temperature in March - Rufus, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Rufus, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rufus, KY

Average wind speed in March - Rufus, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Rufus, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Rufus, KY

Average rainfall in March - Rufus, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in March
Rufus, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Rufus, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rufus, KY

Average snowfall in March - Rufus, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rufus, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Rufus, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rufus, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rufus, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Rufus, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Rufus, KY

Average UV index in March - Rufus, 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
Rufus, KY

Average cloud cover in March - Rufus, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Rufus, KY

Average visibility in March - Rufus, 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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