Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The arrival of March brings a change in Columbia's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from February's wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 37.2°F (2.9°C) in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Columbia, during March, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95.5 rainfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Columbia aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:32 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 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Columbia, MO
- Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbia, 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
Columbia, MO
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbia, MO
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbia, MO
- Average rainfall in March: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbia, MO
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbia, MO
- Average snowfall in March: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbia, MO
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
Columbia, 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 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbia, MO
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbia, 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
Columbia, MO
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Columbia, 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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