March weather forecast
McKinley, MN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in McKinley, is an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.4°F (0.2°C) and min 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C) to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). During March, McKinley records an average temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In McKinley, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.7 rainfall days, and 21.18" (538mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In McKinley, in March, during 13.9 snowfall days, 6.3" (160mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In McKinley, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.5 days and aggregates up to 41.54" (1055mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:38 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 3.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In March, in McKinley, the average high-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In McKinley, in March, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In McKinley, in March, snow falls for 13.9 days, with typically accumulated 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In McKinley, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in McKinley, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:38 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 McKinley, the average sunshine duration in March is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in McKinley.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
McKinley, MN

Average temperature in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.4°F).

Average pressure in March
McKinley, MN

Average pressure in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
McKinley, MN

Average wind speed in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
McKinley, MN

Average humidity in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in March
McKinley, MN

Average rainfall in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in March
McKinley, MN

Average rainfall days in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
McKinley, MN

Average snowfall in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
McKinley, MN

Average snowfall days in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
McKinley, MN

Average sunshine days in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
McKinley, MN

Average UV index in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
McKinley, MN

Average cloud cover in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
McKinley, MN

Average visibility in March - McKinley, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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