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
March's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, escalating from a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C) in February to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). An average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) marks the nights throughout March.Humidity
In Cottonwood, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cottonwood, Minnesota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.2 days and collects up to 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cottonwood, in March, during 8.5 snowfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.2 snowfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 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
In March, the average sunshine is 5.8h.UV index
In Cottonwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Cottonwood, MN
- Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Cottonwood, MN
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cottonwood, MN
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, April and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Cottonwood, MN
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in March
Cottonwood, MN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Cottonwood, MN
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cottonwood, MN
- Average snowfall in March: 3.86"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cottonwood, MN
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 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
Cottonwood, MN
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cottonwood, MN
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8 days).
Average UV index in March
Cottonwood, MN
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Cottonwood, MN
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Cottonwood, MN
- 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).
Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
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