March weather forecast
Side Lake, MN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Side Lake, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

March marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C) to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C). In the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 89%.

Rainfall

In Side Lake, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Side Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.8 days and collects up to 22.17" (563mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Side Lake, during March, snow falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 112.1 snowfall days, and 48.27" (1226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Side Lake, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:41 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 in Side Lake is 3.5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during March morphs into the following directions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Side Lake, 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.5°F (-7.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 89%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Side Lake, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 18 days. Throughout March, 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Side Lake have in March?

In Side Lake, the average day length in March is 11h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:41 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 3.5h.

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.

What is the UV index reading 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Side Lake, MN

Average temperature in March - Side Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in March
Side Lake, MN

Average pressure in March - Side Lake, 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
Side Lake, MN

Average wind speed in March - Side Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Side Lake, MN

Average humidity in March - Side Lake, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Side Lake, MN

Average rainfall in March - Side Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Side Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Side Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Side Lake, MN

Average snowfall in March - Side Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Side Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Side Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 18 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Side Lake, MN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Side Lake, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Side Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Side Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Side Lake, MN

Average UV index in March - Side Lake, MN
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Side Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Side Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Side Lake, MN

Average visibility in March - Side Lake, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

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

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