March weather forecast
Nicollet, MN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Nicollet, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

In Nicollet, the onset of March is marked by an increased average high-temperature, escalating from February's subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). An average minimum temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) is recorded during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Nicollet, in March, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.8 rainfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

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

In Nicollet, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In Nicollet, 40.3°F (4.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.6°F (-3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Nicollet, in March, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Nicollet?

In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Nicollet, the average day length in March 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March
Nicollet, MN

Average temperature in March - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average pressure in March - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average wind speed in March - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average humidity in March - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average rainfall in March - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average snowfall in March - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Nicollet, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Nicollet, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average UV index in March - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN

Average visibility in March - Nicollet, 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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