March weather forecast
Centralia, MO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Centralia, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C) in February to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Throughout March, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Centralia, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143 rainfall days, and 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Centralia, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 8.46" (215mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Centralia, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 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 6.5h.

UV index

In Centralia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Centralia in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Centralia, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Centralia in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 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 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Centralia, MO

Average temperature in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Centralia, MO

Average pressure in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Centralia, MO

Average wind speed in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Centralia, MO

Average humidity in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Centralia, MO

Average rainfall in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

Average rainfall days in March
Centralia, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Centralia, MO

Average snowfall in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Centralia, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Centralia, MO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Centralia, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Centralia, MO

Average UV index in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Centralia, MO

Average cloud cover in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Centralia, MO

Average visibility in March - Centralia, MO
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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