March weather forecast
Festus, MO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Festus, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

Festus sees a rise in temperature during March, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) in February to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). Festus's temperature drops to an average low of 38.1°F (3.4°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout March, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155 rainfall days, and 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Festus aggregates 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Festus, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Festus, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In Festus, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C) and a low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Festus, in March, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Festus aggregates 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Festus have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Festus?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Festus?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Festus is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Festus, MO

Average temperature in March - Festus, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Festus, MO

Average pressure in March - Festus, 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
Festus, MO

Average wind speed in March - Festus, MO
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Festus, MO

Average humidity in March - Festus, 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
Festus, MO

Average rainfall in March - Festus, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Festus, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Festus, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Festus, MO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Festus, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Festus, MO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Festus, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Festus, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Festus, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Festus, MO

Average UV index in March - Festus, 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
Festus, MO

Average cloud cover in March - Festus, MO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Festus, MO

Average visibility in March - Festus, 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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