March weather forecast
Madison, NE

With the advent of March, Madison experiences a significant transition in the weather conditions. With rainfall averaging 1.5" (38mm), the city loves to embrace this wettest period compared to the previous two months. The rise in temperature hints at the arrival of spring, livelihoods flourish, and the city becomes full of color. The increased daylight hours of 12 hours make outdoor activities more tempting. However, March's weather is just a precursor to the warmer month of April that follows.

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cold 35.6°F (2°C) in February to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Madison experiences a dramatic descent in temperature during March, with the average nighttime reading settling at a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C).

Rainfall

In Madison, in March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 26.81" (681mm) of rain is accumulated.

Daylight

In Madison, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:54 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.