March weather forecast
O'Fallon, MO

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Weather in March

March signals the true arrival of Spring, as overnight lows hover around 37.9°F (3.3°C). A substantial increase in temperature is evident, showing a stark contrast to its predecessor and paving the way for the warmer weather approaching in April. More significantly, rainfall increases to 1.5" (38mm), marking it as the month with the third-highest rainfall. The UV index climbs to 4, signaling stronger sun rays, thus owning a hat and a bottle of sunscreen to protect against UV radiation is a wise move. The period of daylight stretches to 12 hours providing ample time for outdoor ventures.

Temperature

In O'Fallon, the average high-temperature in March rises, from a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) in February, to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature dips to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In O'Fallon, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In O'Fallon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.3 days and collects up to 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in March, O'Fallon aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:25 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 is 6.6h.

UV index

In O'Fallon, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In O'Fallon, 54.1°F (12.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In O'Fallon, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In O'Fallon, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in March, O'Fallon aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does O'Fallon have in March?

In O'Fallon, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:25 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 O'Fallon, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in March
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average snowfall in March: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in March
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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
O'Fallon, MO

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  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
O'Fallon, MO

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  • 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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