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
An increase in the average high-temperature marks March, surging from February's freezing cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C) to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). Elgin's temperature in March lowers to a consistent average of 25°F (-3.9°C) during the nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Elgin is 83%.Rainfall
In Elgin, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elgin, there are 131.4 rainfall days, and 25.59" (650mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elgin, Minnesota, are January through May, October through December. In Elgin, in March, during 8 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.8 snowfall days, and 21.81" (554mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Elgin is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Elgin, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Elgin, Minnesota, the average sunshine in March is 5.3h.UV index
In Elgin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Elgin, MN
- Average high temperature in March: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Elgin, MN
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Elgin, MN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Elgin, MN
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Elgin, MN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Elgin, MN
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Elgin, MN
- Average snowfall in March: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Elgin, MN
- Average snowfall days in March: 8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elgin, MN
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Elgin, MN
- Average sunshine days in March: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Elgin, 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
Elgin, MN
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Elgin, MN
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July, August and December (5mi).
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