Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As Owatonna welcomes March, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct rise, moving from a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) in February to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). Owatonna experiences an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) in the month of March.Humidity
In Owatonna, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.9 rainfall days, and 23.74" (603mm) 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, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 56.8 snowfall days, and 24.06" (611mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:39 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 5.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Owatonna, MN
- Average high temperature in March: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Owatonna, 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
Owatonna, MN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
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
Owatonna, MN
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Owatonna, MN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Owatonna, MN
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Owatonna, MN
- Average snowfall in March: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Owatonna, MN
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Owatonna, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Owatonna, MN
- Average sunshine days in March: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Owatonna, 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
Owatonna, MN
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Owatonna, 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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