March weather forecast
Shepherd, MI

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Shepherd, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Shepherd's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from February's freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Shepherd's March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Shepherd, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shepherd, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.5 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shepherd, in March, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Shepherd, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.3 days and aggregates up to 20.43" (519mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shepherd, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:04 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 5.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

Shepherd in March has an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Shepherd is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Shepherd, in March, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Shepherd, in March, during 9.1 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shepherd have in March?

In Shepherd, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Shepherd?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 8:04 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?

In Shepherd, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Shepherd, MI

Average temperature in March - Shepherd, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in March
Shepherd, MI

Average pressure in March - Shepherd, 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
Shepherd, MI

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Shepherd, MI

Average humidity in March - Shepherd, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

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

Average rainfall in March
Shepherd, MI

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in March
Shepherd, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Shepherd, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shepherd, MI

Average snowfall in March - Shepherd, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shepherd, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Shepherd, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shepherd, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shepherd, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Shepherd, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Shepherd, MI

Average UV index in March - Shepherd, 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
Shepherd, MI

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Shepherd, MI

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

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

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