March weather forecast
Saint Ignace, MI

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Saint Ignace, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and max 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Saint Ignace's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a freezing cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C) in February to a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C). In Saint Ignace, the March nights cool down to an average low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Saint Ignace, in March, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Saint Ignace, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131 days and collects up to 21.22" (539mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout March, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 93.6 snowfall days, and 27.91" (709mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average ocean temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).
Note: Regarding swimming, this is extremely cold, hazardous, and can lead to death. Hypothermia sets in rapidly without the protection of insulating waterproof gear.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:06 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 4.7h.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during March morphs into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Saint Ignace, is 32.7°F (0.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 86%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Saint Ignace?

In Saint Ignace, in March, during 12.5 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What month is the ocean coldest?

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

How cold is the water in March?

In Saint Ignace, the average seawater temperature in March is 33.1°F (0.6°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

How many hours of daylight does Saint Ignace have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Saint Ignace, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:06 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Saint Ignace, Michigan, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average temperature in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average pressure in March - Saint Ignace, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average wind speed in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average humidity in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average rainfall in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average snowfall in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average sea temperature in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average sea temperature in March: 33.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (33.1°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Saint Ignace, MI

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average UV index in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Saint Ignace, MI

Average visibility in March - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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