March weather forecast
Chatham, MI

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Chatham, is an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.5°F (0.3°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

Chatham's March weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from a subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C) in February to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C). March witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a freezing cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 86%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chatham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.5 days and collects up to 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Chatham, in March, snow falls for 14.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chatham, there are 93.2 snowfall days, and 30.31" (770mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 8:15 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 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during March translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Chatham, is 32.5°F (0.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Chatham, the average relative humidity in March is 86%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Chatham, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout March, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Chatham have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 8:15 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Chatham, MI

Average temperature in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (69.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Chatham, MI

Average pressure in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Chatham, MI

Average wind speed in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Chatham, MI

Average humidity in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Chatham, MI

Average rainfall in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Chatham, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chatham, MI

Average snowfall in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Chatham, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chatham, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Chatham, MI

Average UV index in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average UV index in March: 1

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

Average cloud cover in March
Chatham, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Chatham, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Chatham, MI

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

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

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