March weather forecast
Defiance, MO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Defiance, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) in February to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). Throughout March, Defiance registers a consistent average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Defiance, during March, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.4 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Defiance, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, in Defiance, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Defiance, in March, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Defiance, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Defiance?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Defiance, MO

Average temperature in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Defiance, MO

Average pressure in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Defiance, MO

Average wind speed in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Defiance, MO

Average humidity in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Defiance, MO

Average rainfall in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Defiance, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Defiance, MO

Average snowfall in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Defiance, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 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
Defiance, MO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Defiance, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Defiance, MO

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Defiance, MO

Average cloud cover in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Defiance, MO

Average visibility in March - Defiance, 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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