March weather forecast
Port Austin, MI

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Port Austin, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Port Austin's weather in March shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from February's subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). Port Austin registers a gentle descent to an average nighttime low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) in March from its daytime highs.

Humidity

In Port Austin, Michigan, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Port Austin, during March, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.6 rainfall days, and 21.18" (538mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Port Austin, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.1 snowfall days, and 9.49" (241mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Port Austin, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:58 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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature during March is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Port Austin, in March, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Port Austin have in March?

In Port Austin, 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 7:07 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:58 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 Port Austin have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

How high is the UV index in March in Port Austin?

In Port Austin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Port Austin, MI

Average temperature in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Port Austin, MI

Average pressure in March - Port Austin, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Port Austin, MI

Average wind speed in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Port Austin, MI

Average humidity in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Port Austin, MI

Average rainfall in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Port Austin, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Port Austin, MI

Average snowfall in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Port Austin, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Port Austin, MI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Port Austin, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Port Austin, MI

Average UV index in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Port Austin, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Port Austin, MI

Average visibility in March - Port Austin, MI
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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