March weather forecast
Crystal, MN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Crystal, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a noticeable temperature rise, soaring from a subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C) in February to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). March nights in Crystal are marked by an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Crystal, during March, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.1 rainfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Crystal, in March, during 7.9 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.3 snowfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:40 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 Crystal, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Crystal during March?

In Crystal, in March, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Crystal is 81%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Crystal, during March, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout March, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Crystal, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:40 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 Crystal have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Crystal, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.8°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 (20.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Crystal, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Crystal, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Crystal, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Crystal, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Crystal, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Crystal, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Crystal, MN

Average snowfall in March - Crystal, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Crystal, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Crystal, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Crystal, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Crystal, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Crystal, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Crystal, MN

Average UV index in March - Crystal, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Crystal, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Crystal, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Crystal, MN

Average visibility in March - Crystal, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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