March weather forecast
Wood River, NE

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Wood River, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a clear temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Wood River's March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

In Wood River, the average relative humidity in March is 64%.

Rainfall

In Wood River, Nebraska, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wood River, there are 108.9 rainfall days, and 19.41" (493mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wood River are January through April, October through December. In Wood River, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.5 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Wood River, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:58 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

The average sunshine in March in Wood River is 7.4h.

UV index

In Wood River, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Wood River?

The high-temperature in Wood River during March is 52.3°F (11.3°C) and the low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Wood River?

In Wood River, the average relative humidity in March is 64%.

How much does it rain in Wood River in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Wood River?

In Wood River, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Wood River?

In March, the average day length in Wood River is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Wood River?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Wood River, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Wood River?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Wood River, 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 Wood River have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Wood River is 7.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Wood River?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Wood River is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Wood River, NE

Average temperature in March - Wood River, NE
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Wood River, NE

Average pressure in March - Wood River, NE
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"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
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Average wind speed in March - Wood River, NE
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
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Average humidity in March - Wood River, NE
  • Average humidity in March: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (60%).

Average rainfall in March
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Average rainfall in March - Wood River, NE
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
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Average rainfall days in March - Wood River, NE
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Wood River, NE

Average snowfall in March - Wood River, NE
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
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Average snowfall days in March - Wood River, NE
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 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, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wood River, NE

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Wood River, NE

Average sunshine days in March - Wood River, NE
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in March
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Average UV index in March - Wood River, 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
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Average cloud cover in March - Wood River, NE
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Wood River, NE

Average visibility in March - Wood River, 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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