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
A clear escalation in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of March in Detroit Lakes, surging from a freezing cold 19.2°F (-7.1°C) in February to a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C). Throughout March nights, Detroit Lakes experiences a consistent temperature average of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In March, in Detroit Lakes, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.4 days and collects up to 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Detroit Lakes, it is snowing for 12.1 days. Throughout March, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, there are 84 snowfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Detroit Lakes, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 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 Detroit Lakes, the average sunshine in March is 4.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average high temperature in March: 34.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Detroit Lakes, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average humidity in March: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average snowfall in March: 4.33"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average cloud cover in March: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Detroit Lakes, 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 and February (4mi).
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