March weather forecast
Poplar Bluff, MO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Poplar Bluff, is a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.5°F (5.3°C) and max 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in February to a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C). During the March nights, an average temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) is observed.

Humidity

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Poplar Bluff, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Poplar Bluff, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.5 days and collects up to 16.38" (416mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Poplar Bluff aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Poplar Bluff, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.5 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Poplar Bluff, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Poplar Bluff, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

During March, Poplar Bluff experiences an average high-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and a low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in March in Poplar Bluff?

In Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Poplar Bluff, Missouri, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Poplar Bluff?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Poplar Bluff aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Poplar Bluff?

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 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average temperature in March - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average pressure in March - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average wind speed in March - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average humidity in March - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average rainfall in March - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average snowfall in March - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Poplar Bluff, MO

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average UV index in March - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average cloud cover in March - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average visibility in March - Poplar Bluff, 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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