March weather forecast
Optima, OK

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Optima, Oklahoma, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.6°F (4.8°C) and max 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

Optima, Oklahoma, sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). Despite the drastic temperature difference, Optima records an average nighttime low of 40.6°F (4.8°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In Optima, the average relative humidity in March is 46%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 88.2 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated. In Optima, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Optima, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:40 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 8:07 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 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Optima?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 63.3°F (17.4°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Optima, the average relative humidity in March is 46%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Optima, during March, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Optima, during March, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Optima have in March?

In Optima, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Optima?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:40 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Optima, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Optima is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Optima, OK

Average temperature in March - Optima, OK
  • Average high temperature in March: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (28.9°F).

Average pressure in March
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Average pressure in March - Optima, OK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
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Average wind speed in March - Optima, OK
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Optima, OK

Average humidity in March - Optima, OK
  • Average humidity in March: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (44%).

Average rainfall in March
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Average rainfall in March - Optima, OK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
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Average rainfall days in March - Optima, OK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
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Average snowfall in March - Optima, OK
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
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Average snowfall days in March - Optima, OK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
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Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Optima, OK
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
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Average sunshine days in March - Optima, OK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
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Average UV index in March - Optima, OK
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
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Average cloud cover in March - Optima, OK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
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Average visibility in March - Optima, OK
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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