March weather forecast
Lexington, MO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Lexington, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C) in February to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Throughout March nights, Lexington registers an average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Lexington, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Lexington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.1 days and collects up to 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Lexington aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Lexington, Missouri, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.8 days and aggregates up to 7.52" (191mm) 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 6:46 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Lexington is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Lexington, is 53.2°F (11.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Lexington, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Lexington aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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 6:46 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:38 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Lexington?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Lexington, MO

Average temperature in March - Lexington, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°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 (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Lexington, MO

Average pressure in March - Lexington, MO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lexington, MO

Average wind speed in March - Lexington, MO
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Lexington, MO

Average humidity in March - Lexington, MO
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Lexington, MO

Average rainfall in March - Lexington, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Lexington, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Lexington, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lexington, MO

Average snowfall in March - Lexington, MO
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lexington, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Lexington, MO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lexington, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lexington, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Lexington, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Lexington, MO

Average UV index in March - Lexington, 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
Lexington, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Lexington, MO

Average visibility in March - Lexington, 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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