March weather forecast
Decatur, OH

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Decatur, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during March moves from February's wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). Nighttime temperatures in March average to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

In Decatur, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Decatur, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171.5 rainfall days, and 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Decatur, Ohio, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Decatur, there are 33.5 snowfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:57 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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Decatur?

The high-temperature, in March, in Decatur, records 52°F (11.1°C), while the low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Decatur?

The average relative humidity in March in Decatur is 78%.

How much does it rain in Decatur in March?

In March, in Decatur, Ohio, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Decatur?

In March, in Decatur, Ohio, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Decatur have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Decatur?

On the first day of March in Decatur, Ohio, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Decatur, Ohio, 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 in Decatur?

In Decatur, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Decatur?

In Decatur, Ohio, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Decatur, OH

Average temperature in March - Decatur, OH
  • Average high temperature in March: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Decatur, OH

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Decatur, OH

Average wind speed in March - Decatur, OH
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Decatur, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Decatur, OH

Average rainfall in March - Decatur, OH
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Decatur, OH

Average rainfall days in March - Decatur, OH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Decatur, OH

Average snowfall in March - Decatur, OH
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Decatur, OH

Average snowfall days in March - Decatur, OH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Decatur, OH

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Decatur, OH
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Decatur, OH

Average sunshine days in March - Decatur, OH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Decatur, OH

Average UV index in March - Decatur, OH
  • 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
Decatur, OH

Average cloud cover in March - Decatur, OH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Decatur, OH

Average visibility in March - Decatur, OH
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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