March weather forecast
Western, MN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Western, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

Western experiences a clear temperature upsurge in March, with average high-temperatures moving from a freezing cold 20.1°F (-6.6°C) in February to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C). In March, Western records an average nighttime temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Western, during March, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Western, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.9 days and collects up to 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Western, there are 72.8 snowfall days, and 22.72" (577mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Western, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:52 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 Western, the average sunshine in March is 4.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Western, 35.4°F (1.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Western, during March, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Western have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:52 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 Western have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Western is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Western, MN

Average temperature in March - Western, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Western, MN

Average pressure in March - Western, MN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Western, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Western, MN

Average humidity in March - Western, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Western, MN

Average rainfall in March - Western, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Western, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Western, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Western, MN

Average snowfall in March - Western, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Western, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Western, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Western, MN
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Western, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Western, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Western, MN

Average UV index in March - Western, MN
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Western, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Western, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Western, MN

Average visibility in March - Western, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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