Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
With the onset of March, Salem's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in February to a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C). Throughout March, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Salem, in March, during 14.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Salem, in March, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:15 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 6.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Salem, KY
- Average high temperature in March: 55.8°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 (40.5°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 (27.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Salem, 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
Salem, KY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Salem, 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
Salem, KY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in March
Salem, KY
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Salem, KY
- Average snowfall in March: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Salem, KY
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Salem, 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 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (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
Salem, KY
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Salem, 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
Salem, KY
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Salem, 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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