March weather forecast
Washington, MO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Washington, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.6°F (3.1°C) and max 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

March brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from February's chilly 42.8°F (6°C) to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). An average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) is observed during March nights in Washington.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Washington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.1 days and collects up to 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, September, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Washington aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Washington is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During March, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Washington, is 54.9°F (12.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Washington, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Washington aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Washington, 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 6:34 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:26 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Washington, Missouri, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Washington, MO

Average temperature in March - Washington, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.9°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 (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Washington, MO

Average pressure in March - Washington, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Washington, MO

Average wind speed in March - Washington, MO
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Washington, MO

Average humidity in March - Washington, 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
Washington, MO

Average rainfall in March - Washington, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.42").

Average rainfall days in March
Washington, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Washington, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Washington, MO

Average snowfall in March - Washington, MO
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Washington, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Washington, MO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Washington, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Washington, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Washington, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Washington, MO

Average UV index in March - Washington, 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
Washington, MO

Average cloud cover in March - Washington, MO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Washington, MO

Average visibility in March - Washington, MO
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and August (5mi).

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