March weather forecast
Essig, MN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Essig, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C) in February to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). During March, Essig consistently records a temperature low averaging a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, in Essig, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96.2 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Essig, Minnesota, during March, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Essig, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.3 days and aggregates up to 8.31" (211mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Essig, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Essig, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:45 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 5.6h.

UV index

In Essig, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Essig, is 39.7°F (4.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Essig, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Essig, in March, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Essig, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:45 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 long on average sun shines in March in Essig?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Essig, MN

Average temperature in March - Essig, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in March
Essig, MN

Average pressure in March - Essig, MN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Essig, MN

Average wind speed in March - Essig, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Essig, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Essig, MN

Average rainfall in March - Essig, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Essig, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Essig, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Essig, MN

Average snowfall in March - Essig, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Essig, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Essig, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Essig, 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 4min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Essig, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Essig, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Essig, MN

Average UV index in March - Essig, 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
Essig, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Essig, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Essig, MN

Average visibility in March - Essig, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (5mi).

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