March weather forecast
Plato, MN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Plato, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

A clear rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, increasing from a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C) in February to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). Nighttime temperatures in March average to a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Plato, during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.9 rainfall days, and 22.17" (563mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Plato, during March, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.3 snowfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 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 5.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

The high-temperature, in March, in Plato, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Plato?

In Plato, during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Plato, during March, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:43 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 many hours of sunshine does Plato have in March?

In Plato, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Plato, MN

Average temperature in March - Plato, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.8°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 (19.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.2°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°F).

Average pressure in March
Plato, MN

Average pressure in March - Plato, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Plato, MN

Average wind speed in March - Plato, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Plato, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Plato, MN

Average rainfall in March - Plato, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Plato, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Plato, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Plato, MN

Average snowfall in March - Plato, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Plato, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Plato, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Plato, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Plato, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Plato, MN

Average UV index in March - Plato, 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
Plato, MN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Plato, MN

Average visibility in March - Plato, 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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