March weather forecast
Petersburg, NE

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Petersburg, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

Petersburg in March showcases a distinct temperature shift, moving from an average high of a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Petersburg's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Petersburg, in March, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Petersburg, Nebraska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.8 days and collects up to 18.98" (482mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petersburg, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 14.06" (357mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:57 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 Petersburg, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Petersburg in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Petersburg, during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Petersburg in March?

In Petersburg, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Petersburg have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:57 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 Petersburg have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Petersburg, NE

Average temperature in March - Petersburg, NE
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Petersburg, NE

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Petersburg, NE

Average wind speed in March - Petersburg, NE
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Petersburg, NE

Average humidity in March - Petersburg, NE
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in March
Petersburg, NE

Average rainfall in March - Petersburg, NE
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Petersburg, NE

Average rainfall days in March - Petersburg, NE
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Petersburg, NE

Average snowfall in March - Petersburg, NE
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Petersburg, NE

Average snowfall days in March - Petersburg, NE
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petersburg, NE

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • 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: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Petersburg, NE

Average sunshine days in March - Petersburg, NE
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Petersburg, NE

Average UV index in March - Petersburg, NE
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Petersburg, NE

Average cloud cover in March - Petersburg, NE
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Petersburg, NE

Average visibility in March - Petersburg, 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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