March weather forecast
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

March brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from February's subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). An average low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Houghton Lake Heights, during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In Houghton Lake Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.5 days and collects up to 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout March, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated. In Houghton Lake Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 90.1 days and aggregates up to 32.91" (836mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Houghton Lake Heights, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Houghton Lake Heights, during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout March, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Houghton Lake Heights, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:05 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 Houghton Lake Heights have in March?

In Houghton Lake Heights, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average temperature in March - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average pressure in March - Houghton Lake Heights, 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
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average wind speed in March - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average humidity in March - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average rainfall in March - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average snowfall in March - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average UV index in March - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Houghton Lake Heights, MI

Average visibility in March - Houghton Lake Heights, MI
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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