March weather forecast
Harrisburg, MO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Harrisburg, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.1°F (12.3°C) and min 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) in February to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). Harrisburg observes an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) during March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Harrisburg, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95.5 rainfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Harrisburg aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Harrisburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Harrisburg, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In Harrisburg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

Harrisburg in March has an average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Harrisburg, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Harrisburg aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Harrisburg, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Harrisburg have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average temperature in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average pressure in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average wind speed in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average humidity in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average rainfall in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average snowfall in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average UV index in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average cloud cover in March - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, MO

Average visibility in March - Harrisburg, 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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