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
The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) in February to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). March's nights observe an average temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).Humidity
In Columbus, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Columbus, Ohio, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.3 snowfall days, and 12.28" (312mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Columbus, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:55 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
The average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in March
Columbus, OH
- Average high temperature in March: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, OH
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbus, OH
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, OH
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, OH
- Average rainfall in March: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, OH
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, OH
- Average snowfall in March: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, OH
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbus, OH
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, OH
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, 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
Columbus, OH
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, OH
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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