March weather forecast
Cotton, MN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cotton, is an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

In Cotton, the onset of March comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C) to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). Cotton throughout March, records an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In Cotton, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In Cotton, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cotton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cotton, in March, during 15.3 snowfall days, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.9 snowfall days, and 42.76" (1086mm) 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 6:48 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Cotton, the average sunshine in March is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cotton 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during March translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Cotton, 32.9°F (0.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in Cotton in March?

In Cotton, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Cotton, in March, during 15.3 snowfall days, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Cotton 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, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Cotton have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Cotton is 3.9h.

What are the months with 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.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Cotton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cotton, MN

Average temperature in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in March
Cotton, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cotton, MN

Average wind speed in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Cotton, MN

Average humidity in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Cotton, MN

Average rainfall in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Cotton, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cotton, MN

Average snowfall in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cotton, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cotton, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Cotton, MN

Average UV index in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Cotton, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Cotton, MN

Average visibility in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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