March weather forecast
Monticello, MN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Monticello, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in February to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). An average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is expected during March.

Humidity

In Monticello, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.9 rainfall days, and 20.51" (521mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.8 snowfall days, and 19.61" (498mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Monticello is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Monticello, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:42 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in March
Monticello, MN

Average temperature in March - Monticello, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Monticello, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Monticello, MN

Average wind speed in March - Monticello, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Monticello, MN

Average humidity in March - Monticello, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Monticello, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Monticello, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Monticello, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Monticello, MN

Average snowfall in March - Monticello, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Monticello, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Monticello, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Monticello, MN
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Monticello, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Monticello, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Monticello, MN

Average UV index in March - Monticello, 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
Monticello, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Monticello, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Monticello, MN

Average visibility in March - Monticello, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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