March weather forecast
South Portsmouth, KY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in South Portsmouth, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.5°F (11.4°C) and min 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). March witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

In South Portsmouth, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In South Portsmouth, in March, during 14.8 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.4 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Portsmouth, in March, during 5.7 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.7 snowfall days, and 11.57" (294mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In South Portsmouth, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:55 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in South Portsmouth?

The high-temperature, in March, in South Portsmouth, is 52.5°F (11.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In South Portsmouth, during March, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:55 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 many hours of sunshine does South Portsmouth have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In South Portsmouth, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
South Portsmouth, KY

Average temperature in March - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
South Portsmouth, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
South Portsmouth, KY

Average wind speed in March - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
South Portsmouth, KY

Average humidity in March - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in March
South Portsmouth, KY

Average rainfall in March - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
South Portsmouth, KY

Average rainfall days in March - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
South Portsmouth, KY

Average snowfall in March - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
South Portsmouth, KY

Average snowfall days in March - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
South Portsmouth, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - South Portsmouth, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
South Portsmouth, KY

Average sunshine days in March - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in March
South Portsmouth, KY

Average UV index in March - South Portsmouth, 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
South Portsmouth, KY

Average cloud cover in March - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
South Portsmouth, KY

Average visibility in March - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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