March weather forecast
Planter, MI

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Planter, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 21.2°F (-6°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C) in February to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). During March nights, Planter records an average temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Planter, during March, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Planter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.5 days and collects up to 22.68" (576mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Planter, in March, during 15.4 snowfall days, 6.57" (167mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Planter, Michigan, there are 114.2 snowfall days, and 51.22" (1301mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:28 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Planter, 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.2°F (-6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Planter, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Planter, in March, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Planter, in March, snow falls for 15.4 days, with typically accumulated 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Planter have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:28 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Planter is 3.8h.

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 in Planter?

In Planter, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Planter, MI

Average temperature in March - Planter, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Planter, MI

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Planter, MI

Average wind speed in March - Planter, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Planter, MI

Average humidity in March - Planter, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Planter, MI

Average rainfall in March - Planter, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Planter, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Planter, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Planter, MI

Average snowfall in March - Planter, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (10.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Planter, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Planter, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Planter, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Planter, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Planter, MI

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Planter, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Planter, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Planter, MI

Average visibility in March - Planter, MI
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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