March weather forecast
Shively, KY

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Weather in March

The weather in March marks an important transition from winter to spring in Shively. Changing weather patterns can be noticed as the city opens to warmer temperatures, and the previously experienced cold temperatures become a sporadic event. Relative humidity levels follow a consistent pattern, with no remarkable variation from previous months. The increase in daylight hours encourages more outdoor activities among those living in Shively. The weather conditions are poised to keep improving, unveiling a warmer and brighter April.

Temperature

March's arrival in Shively coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). In Shively, the nighttime temperature averages to a wintry 38.1°F (3.4°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Shively is 77%.

Rainfall

In Shively, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shively, Kentucky, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shively, in March, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shively, there are 18.4 snowfall days, and 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Shively is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:37 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:05 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 Shively, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shively in March?

In Shively, 54.3°F (12.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.1°F (3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Shively?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March in Shively?

In Shively, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Shively in March?

In Shively, Kentucky, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shively have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Shively?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:05 pm EDT.

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

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 Shively have in March?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Shively?

In Shively, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shively, KY

Average temperature in March - Shively, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Shively, KY

Average pressure in March - Shively, KY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Shively, KY

Average wind speed in March - Shively, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Shively, KY

Average humidity in March - Shively, KY
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Shively, KY

Average rainfall in March - Shively, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Shively, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Shively, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shively, KY

Average snowfall in March - Shively, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shively, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Shively, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Shively, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shively, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shively, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Shively, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Shively, KY

Average UV index in March - Shively, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Shively, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Shively, KY

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

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

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