March weather forecast
Fairfax, MO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairfax, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a distinct temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C) in February to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Throughout March, Fairfax anticipates an average low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Fairfax, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fairfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.8 days and collects up to 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fairfax, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.5 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) 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 6:53 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 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 Fairfax, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Fairfax?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Fairfax, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 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 in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fairfax, MO

Average temperature in March - Fairfax, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Fairfax, MO

Average pressure in March - Fairfax, MO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fairfax, MO

Average wind speed in March - Fairfax, MO
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Fairfax, MO

Average humidity in March - Fairfax, MO
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Fairfax, MO

Average rainfall in March - Fairfax, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Fairfax, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Fairfax, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fairfax, MO

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

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

Average snowfall days in March
Fairfax, MO

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.7 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
Fairfax, MO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fairfax, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Fairfax, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Fairfax, MO

Average UV index in March - Fairfax, MO
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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
Fairfax, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Fairfax, MO

Average visibility in March - Fairfax, 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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