March weather forecast
Fernley, NV

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Weather in March

The introduction of March signals the onset of warmer temperatures in Fernley, Nevada. The shift from the wintry chills of February to more moderate temperatures is evident, with snowfall ceasing considerably to a mere 1.69" (43mm). The weather characteristics of March are generally marked by a welcome increase in daylight hours and a decrease in cloud cover percentage. Currents of lighter breezes make their way into Fernley as winter loosens its grip. March promises a prelude to a comfortable spring in this city.

Temperature

As Fernley welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in February to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). Fernley encounters a steady low-temperature average of 36.1°F (2.3°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fernley, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Fernley, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.4 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fernley, Nevada, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:20 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and a low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 53%.

What is the wettest month?

March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Fernley, in March, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Fernley, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Fernley, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Fernley, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:20 pm PDT.

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 PST to PDT. 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 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Fernley, Nevada, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fernley, NV

Average temperature in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Fernley, NV

Average pressure in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fernley, NV

Average wind speed in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Fernley, NV

Average humidity in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average humidity in March: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (22%).

Average rainfall in March
Fernley, NV

Average rainfall in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (0.75").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0.16").

Average rainfall days in March
Fernley, NV

Average rainfall days in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fernley, NV

Average snowfall in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fernley, NV

Average snowfall days in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fernley, NV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fernley, NV

Average sunshine days in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Fernley, NV

Average UV index in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Fernley, NV

Average cloud cover in March - Fernley, NV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in March
Fernley, NV

Average visibility in March - Fernley, NV
  • 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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