March weather forecast
Sanford, MI

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Sanford, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Sanford experiences a mean low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Sanford is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, in March, during 8 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.3 rainfall days, and 8.98" (228mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.8 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:03 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 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In Sanford, 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Sanford, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sanford have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 8:03 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 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Sanford, MI

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Sanford, MI

Average pressure in March - Sanford, 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
Sanford, MI

Average wind speed in March - Sanford, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Sanford, MI

Average humidity in March - Sanford, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Sanford, MI

Average rainfall in March - Sanford, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Sanford, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Sanford, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sanford, MI

Average snowfall in March - Sanford, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sanford, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Sanford, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sanford, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sanford, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Sanford, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Sanford, MI

Average UV index in March - Sanford, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Sanford, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Sanford, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Sanford, MI

Average visibility in March - Sanford, MI
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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