March weather forecast
Polk, MO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Polk, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a change in Polk's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from February's frosty 45°F (7.2°C) to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). Polk's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be an icy 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Polk, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.3 rainfall days, and 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Polk, in March, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Polk, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.4 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:35 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 6.5h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Polk, is 56.5°F (13.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Polk?

In Polk, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Polk?

In Polk, in March, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Polk, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Polk, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Polk, MO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Polk, MO

Average wind speed in March - Polk, MO
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Polk, MO

Average humidity in March - Polk, MO
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Polk, MO

Average rainfall in March - Polk, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Polk, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Polk, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Polk, MO

Average snowfall in March - Polk, MO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Polk, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Polk, MO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Polk, MO
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Polk, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Polk, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Polk, MO

Average UV index in March - Polk, 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
Polk, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Polk, MO

Average visibility in March - Polk, 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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