March weather forecast
Mapleton, MN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mapleton, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

A clear escalation in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of March, advancing from a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C) in February to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). March nights in Mapleton, Minnesota, observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mapleton, in March, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mapleton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.8 days and collects up to 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Mapleton. In March, in Mapleton, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.9 snowfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Mapleton is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Mapleton, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

In Mapleton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Mapleton?

The high-temperature in Mapleton during March is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Mapleton?

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

How much does it rain in Mapleton in March?

In Mapleton, Minnesota, in March, during 7 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mapleton in March?

In Mapleton, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mapleton have in March?

The average day length in March in Mapleton is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Mapleton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Mapleton?

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 Mapleton?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Mapleton?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Mapleton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Mapleton, MN

Average temperature in March - Mapleton, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.6°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 (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°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 (7.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Mapleton, MN

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Mapleton, MN

Average wind speed in March - Mapleton, 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 (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Mapleton, MN

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

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

Average rainfall in March
Mapleton, MN

Average rainfall in March - Mapleton, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Mapleton, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Mapleton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mapleton, MN

Average snowfall in March - Mapleton, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mapleton, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Mapleton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mapleton, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mapleton, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Mapleton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Mapleton, MN

Average UV index in March - Mapleton, 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
Mapleton, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Mapleton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Mapleton, MN

Average visibility in March - Mapleton, 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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