March weather forecast
Alma, MI

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Alma, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

Alma's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) during March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Alma, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Alma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.3 days and collects up to 22.48" (571mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Alma are January through April, October through December. In Alma, Michigan, during March, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. In Alma, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.5 days and aggregates up to 19.65" (499mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Alma is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Alma, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:04 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 Alma, Michigan, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Alma is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Alma in March?

In Alma, 40.8°F (4.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Alma?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Alma?

In Alma, Michigan, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Alma?

In Alma, Michigan, during March, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Alma?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Alma?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Alma, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:04 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Alma, Michigan, 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 Alma?

The average sunshine duration in March in Alma is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Alma?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Alma, Michigan, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Alma, MI

Average temperature in March - Alma, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Alma, MI

Average pressure in March - Alma, MI
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Alma, MI

Average wind speed in March - Alma, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Alma, MI

Average humidity in March - Alma, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Alma, MI

Average rainfall in March - Alma, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Alma, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Alma, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Alma, MI

Average snowfall in March - Alma, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Alma, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Alma, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alma, MI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alma, MI
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Alma, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Alma, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Alma, MI

Average UV index in March - Alma, MI
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Alma, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Alma, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Alma, MI

Average visibility in March - Alma, MI
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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