March weather forecast
Otter Lake, MI

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Otter Lake, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in February to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Otter Lake's temperature in March lowers to a consistent average of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Otter Lake, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Otter Lake, in March, during 9.9 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69 snowfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day 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 7:15 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.2h.

UV index

In Otter Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

During March, Otter Lake experiences an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Otter Lake, in March, during 10.9 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Otter Lake, during March, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:59 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 Otter Lake have in March?

In Otter Lake, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Otter Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value 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
Otter Lake, MI

Average temperature in March - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°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
Otter Lake, MI

Average pressure in March - Otter Lake, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Otter Lake, MI

Average wind speed in March - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Otter Lake, MI

Average humidity in March - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Otter Lake, MI

Average rainfall in March - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Otter Lake, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Otter Lake, MI

Average snowfall in March - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Otter Lake, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Otter Lake, MI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Otter Lake, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Otter Lake, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Otter Lake, MI

Average UV index in March - Otter Lake, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Otter Lake, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Otter Lake, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

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
Otter Lake, MI

Average visibility in March - Otter Lake, 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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