March weather forecast
Garden City, MN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Garden City, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

As Garden City, Minnesota, transitions into March, the average high-temperature shows a marked escalation, increasing from a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C) in February to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Garden City's temperature lowers to a mean of 26.6°F (-3°C) during the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout March, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Garden City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.8 days and collects up to 10.28" (261mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Garden City, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:43 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Garden City during March are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Garden City, in March, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Garden City, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Garden City have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:43 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 Garden City, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Garden City, MN

Average temperature in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Garden City, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Garden City, MN

Average wind speed in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Garden City, MN

Average humidity in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

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

Average rainfall in March
Garden City, MN

Average rainfall in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Garden City, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Garden City, MN

Average snowfall in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Garden City, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Garden City, MN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Garden City, 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: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Garden City, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Garden City, MN

Average UV index in March - Garden City, 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
Garden City, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Garden City, MN

Average visibility in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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