Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Entering March, Salem sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). Throughout the month of March, Salem observes an average nighttime temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Humidity
The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Salem, in March, during 14.4 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salem, Missouri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.7 days and collects up to 33.98" (863mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Salem, during March, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 10.98" (279mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:28 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 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it snow in March?
What is the average length of the day in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Salem?
How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Salem, MO
- Average high temperature in March: 54.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Salem, MO
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Salem, MO
- Average wind speed in March: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Salem, MO
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Salem, MO
- Average rainfall in March: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
Salem, MO
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Salem, MO
- Average snowfall in March: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Salem, MO
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Salem, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Salem, MO
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Salem, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Salem, MO
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Salem, MO
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, July, August and September (5mi).
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