March weather forecast
Zanesville, OH

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Colorful fireworks seen in the sky above a large bridge on the Muskingum River in Zanesville, Ohio, during celebrations on Independence Day
Colorful fireworks seen in the sky above a large bridge on the Muskingum River in Zanesville, Ohio, during celebrations on Independence Day

Weather in March

March signals the advent of spring as Zanesville shakes off the winter chill. The cold icy days start fading into the past and the city experiences a considerable decrease in snowfall to 2.24" (57mm). The daylight duration witnesses a surge, implying longer hours to venture outside. With temperatures gradually climbing, the overall weather improves marginally easing the chill. March, thus, illustrates a transition as Zanesville steps into a slightly warmer boundary shedding its white winter robe.

Temperature

Zanesville's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's icy 38.7°F (3.7°C) to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). An average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Zanesville, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout March, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated. In Zanesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.6 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:51 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 Zanesville, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Zanesville, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Zanesville, Ohio, in March, during 6.1 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Zanesville, 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 7:00 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:51 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Zanesville is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Zanesville, OH

Average temperature in March - Zanesville, OH
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Zanesville, OH

Average pressure in March - Zanesville, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Zanesville, OH

Average wind speed in March - Zanesville, OH
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Zanesville, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Zanesville, OH

Average rainfall in March - Zanesville, OH
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
Zanesville, OH

Average rainfall days in March - Zanesville, OH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Zanesville, OH

Average snowfall in March - Zanesville, OH
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Zanesville, OH

Average snowfall days in March - Zanesville, OH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Zanesville, 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: 5h and 5min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Zanesville, OH

Average sunshine days in March - Zanesville, OH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Zanesville, OH

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Zanesville, OH

Average cloud cover in March - Zanesville, OH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Zanesville, OH

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

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

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