March weather forecast
Appleton, MN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Appleton, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

Appleton experiences a clear temperature upsurge in March, with average high-temperatures moving from a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C) in February to a wintry 38.1°F (3.4°C). In March, Appleton reports a consistent average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Appleton, during March, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Appleton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.9 days and collects up to 20.51" (521mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated. In Appleton, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.6 days and aggregates up to 19.53" (496mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:51 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

In Appleton, the average sunshine in March is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Appleton, is 38.1°F (3.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Appleton, in March, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Appleton have in March?

In Appleton, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Appleton is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Appleton, MN

Average temperature in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Appleton, MN

Average pressure in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Appleton, MN

Average wind speed in March - Appleton, 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 (7.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Appleton, MN

Average humidity in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Appleton, MN

Average rainfall in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Appleton, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Appleton, MN

Average snowfall in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Appleton, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Appleton, MN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Appleton, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Appleton, MN

Average UV index in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Appleton, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Appleton, MN

Average visibility in March - Appleton, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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