March weather forecast
Prairie City, MO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Prairie City, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). During the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) is observed.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Prairie City, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.6 rainfall days, and 25.43" (646mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Prairie City aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:39 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Prairie City, in March, the average high-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Prairie City, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Prairie City aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:39 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 many hours of sunshine does Prairie City have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Prairie City, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Prairie City, MO

Average pressure in March - Prairie City, MO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Prairie City, MO

Average wind speed in March - Prairie City, MO
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Prairie City, MO

Average humidity in March - Prairie City, MO
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Prairie City, MO

Average rainfall in March - Prairie City, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in March
Prairie City, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Prairie City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 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 days).

Average snowfall in March
Prairie City, MO

Average snowfall in March - Prairie City, MO
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Prairie City, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Prairie City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Prairie City, MO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Prairie 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Prairie City, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Prairie City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Prairie City, MO

Average UV index in March - Prairie City, MO
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Prairie City, MO

Average cloud cover in March - Prairie City, MO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Prairie City, MO

Average visibility in March - Prairie 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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