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 rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). The temperature dips to an average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Portage, Michigan, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Portage, Michigan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.4 days and collects up to 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. In Portage, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.4 days and aggregates up to 20.24" (514mm) of snow.Daylight
In Portage, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 8:07 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 5.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Portage, MI
- Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in March
Portage, MI
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Portage, MI
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Portage, MI
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Portage, MI
- Average rainfall in March: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
Portage, MI
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Portage, MI
- Average snowfall in March: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Portage, MI
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 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
Portage, MI
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Portage, MI
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Portage, MI
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Portage, MI
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Portage, MI
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September and December (5mi).
Portage, Michigan, USA
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