March weather forecast
Chester, OH

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Chester, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C) in February to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). Chester's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout March, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.5 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Chester, during March, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.1 snowfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Chester in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Chester?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Chester, during March, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Chester, Ohio, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

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 EST to EDT. 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 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Chester, OH

Average temperature in March - Chester, OH
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Chester, OH

Average pressure in March - Chester, OH
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Chester, OH

Average wind speed in March - Chester, OH
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Chester, OH

Average humidity in March - Chester, OH
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Chester, OH

Average rainfall in March - Chester, OH
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Chester, OH

Average rainfall days in March - Chester, OH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chester, OH

Average snowfall in March - Chester, OH
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Chester, OH

Average snowfall days in March - Chester, OH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chester, OH

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chester, OH
  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chester, OH

Average sunshine days in March - Chester, OH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Chester, OH

Average UV index in March - Chester, OH
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Chester, OH

Average cloud cover in March - Chester, OH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Chester, OH

Average visibility in March - Chester, OH
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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