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
As March begins, there is a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 20.8°F (-6.2°C) in February to a cold 35.6°F (2°C). Alexandria experiences a mean low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 84%.Rainfall
In Alexandria, Minnesota, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alexandria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.9 days and collects up to 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Alexandria, in March, during 8.8 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 56.3 snowfall days, and 18.11" (460mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 4.8h.UV index
In Alexandria, 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 average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Alexandria, MN
- Average high temperature in March: 35.6°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 (17.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Alexandria, MN
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Alexandria, MN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Alexandria, MN
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Alexandria, MN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Alexandria, MN
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Alexandria, MN
- Average snowfall in March: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Alexandria, MN
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alexandria, MN
- 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Alexandria, MN
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Alexandria, MN
- 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Alexandria, MN
- Average cloud cover in March: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Alexandria, MN
- 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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