March weather forecast
Elk Creek, NE

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elk Creek, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52°F (11.1°C) and an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, advancing from February's icy 37.4°F (3°C) to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). Elk Creek cools down to an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In Elk Creek, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.94" (405mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22.4 snowfall days, and 4.57" (116mm) 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 6:56 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:48 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 Elk Creek, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

In Elk Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In Elk Creek, 52°F (11.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.1°F (1.7°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Elk Creek, in March, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Elk Creek, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Elk Creek?

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 6:56 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:48 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 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Elk Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average temperature in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average high temperature in March: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average pressure in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average wind speed in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average humidity in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average rainfall in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average rainfall days in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average snowfall in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average snowfall days in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average sunshine days in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average UV index in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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
Elk Creek, NE

Average cloud cover in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Elk Creek, NE

Average visibility in March - Elk Creek, NE
  • 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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