March weather forecast
Tulsa, OK

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A bridge over the Arkansas River overlooking the scenic Tulsa city in Oklahoma
A bridge over the Arkansas River overlooking the scenic Tulsa city in Oklahoma

Weather in March

March in Tulsa, Oklahoma, takes a decided step towards spring with the complete disappearance of snowfall coupled with a noticeable rise in temperatures. The transition between winter and spring becomes evident as temperatures manage to cross the 60°F (15.6°C), a key difference from February's chill. While rainfall increases, indicating the typical spring showers, the number of daylight hours also jumps. March boasts longer daylight hours, a key signifier of the spring's arrival. The latter part of the month may even feel like early summer on certain days.

Temperature

March's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in February to a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C). During March nights, Tulsa records an average temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Humidity

In Tulsa, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

Rainfall

In Tulsa, in March, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Tulsa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 20.28" (515mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Tulsa aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Tulsa, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.1 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Tulsa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:45 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 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Tulsa, 61.2°F (16.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.9°F (6.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Tulsa is 70%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Tulsa, in March, during 10.9 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Tulsa aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

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

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?

The average sunshine duration in March in Tulsa is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Tulsa is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Tulsa, OK

Average temperature in March - Tulsa, OK
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Tulsa, OK

Average pressure in March - Tulsa, OK
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Tulsa, OK

Average wind speed in March - Tulsa, OK
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Tulsa, OK

Average humidity in March - Tulsa, OK
  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, August and October (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Tulsa, OK

Average rainfall in March - Tulsa, OK
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Tulsa, OK

Average rainfall days in March - Tulsa, OK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Tulsa, OK

Average snowfall in March - Tulsa, OK
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Tulsa, OK

Average snowfall days in March - Tulsa, OK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

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

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Tulsa, OK

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Tulsa, 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Tulsa, OK

Average sunshine days in March - Tulsa, OK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Tulsa, OK

Average UV index in March - Tulsa, 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
Tulsa, OK

Average cloud cover in March - Tulsa, OK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in March
Tulsa, OK

Average visibility in March - Tulsa, 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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