Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As Columbus transitions into March, the average high-temperature shows a marked escalation, increasing from a subzero cold 17.2°F (-8.2°C) in February to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average temperature during March nights is registered at a freezing cold 19.2°F (-7.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 84%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in March, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.6 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Columbus, during March, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.2 days and aggregates up to 17.83" (453mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 6:35 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:21 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 is 4.7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Columbus, ND
- Average high temperature in March: 33.1°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (17.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 19.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, ND
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbus, ND
- Average wind speed in March: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, ND
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, ND
- Average rainfall in March: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, ND
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, ND
- Average snowfall in March: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, ND
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbus, ND
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, ND
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, ND
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbus, ND
- Average cloud cover in March: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, ND
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
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