March weather forecast
Sleepy Eye, MN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Throughout March, Sleepy Eye records an average temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Sleepy Eye is 80%.

Rainfall

In Sleepy Eye, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 99.2 rainfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sleepy Eye, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sleepy Eye, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Sleepy Eye, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Sleepy Eye, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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 typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In March, in Sleepy Eye, the average high-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Sleepy Eye, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sleepy Eye in March?

In Sleepy Eye, in March, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sleepy Eye have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:45 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading 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 UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average temperature in March - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°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 (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.2°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
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average pressure in March - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average wind speed in March - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average humidity in March - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average rainfall in March - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average snowfall in March - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sleepy Eye, 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 5min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average UV index in March - Sleepy Eye, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Sleepy Eye, MN

Average visibility in March - Sleepy Eye, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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