March weather forecast
Jefferson City, MO

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The State Capitol building surrounded by a beautiful park in Jefferson City, Missouri
The State Capitol building surrounded by a beautiful park in Jefferson City, Missouri

Weather in March

Weather transitions become more noticeable as March takes command. The scent of spring begins to permeate the air, with the chill of the winters making a graceful exit. Rainfall gathers momentum, and the snowy days decline to a mere average of one day in the face of oncoming spring. The sunlight graces the city with twelve hours, for those longing for longer daylight encounters. A distinct spring glory begins to cast its spell on Jefferson City.

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) in February to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). The nights of March anticipate an average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Jefferson City, Missouri, in March, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Jefferson City, there are 93.7 rainfall days, and 9.29" (236mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Jefferson City are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Jefferson City, Missouri. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Jefferson City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Jefferson City is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 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

The average sunshine in March in Jefferson City is 6.5h.

UV index

In Jefferson City, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Jefferson City?

The high-temperature, in March, in Jefferson City, records 55.2°F (12.9°C), while the low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Jefferson City?

In March, the average relative humidity in Jefferson City, Missouri, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Jefferson City in March?

In Jefferson City, Missouri, during March, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Jefferson City?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Jefferson City, Missouri. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Jefferson City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Jefferson City have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Jefferson City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Jefferson City, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Jefferson City?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Jefferson City, Missouri, is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Jefferson City?

In Jefferson City, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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
Jefferson City, MO

Average temperature in March - Jefferson City, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Jefferson City, MO

Average pressure in March - Jefferson City, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Jefferson City, MO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Jefferson City, MO

Average humidity in March - Jefferson City, MO
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Jefferson City, MO

Average rainfall in March - Jefferson City, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Jefferson City, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Jefferson City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Jefferson City, MO

Average snowfall in March - Jefferson City, MO
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Jefferson City, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Jefferson City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Jefferson City, MO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Jefferson City, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Jefferson City, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Jefferson City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Jefferson City, MO

Average UV index in March - Jefferson City, 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
Jefferson City, MO

Average cloud cover in March - Jefferson City, MO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

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

Average visibility in March
Jefferson City, MO

Average visibility in March - Jefferson City, 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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