Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C) in February to an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C). March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ortonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.8 days and collects up to 16.97" (431mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ortonville, in March, during 7.8 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ortonville, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.4 days and aggregates up to 9.69" (246mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:59 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 5.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in March?
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How many hours of daylight does Ortonville have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average high temperature in March: 41.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average snowfall in March: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- 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 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Ortonville, MI
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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