March weather forecast
Altamont, TN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Altamont, Tennessee, with an average temperature varying between 57.2°F (14°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Altamont's March weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in February to a mild 57.2°F (14°C). Altamont's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Altamont, in March, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.8 rainfall days, and 45.91" (1166mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Altamont is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:04 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 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Altamont, is 57.2°F (14°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Altamont, during March, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Altamont, during March, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:04 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?

The average sunshine duration in March in Altamont is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Altamont?

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

Average temperature in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Altamont, TN

Average pressure in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Altamont, TN

Average wind speed in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in March
Altamont, TN

Average humidity in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Altamont, TN

Average rainfall in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.8").

Average rainfall days in March
Altamont, TN

Average rainfall days in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in March
Altamont, TN

Average snowfall in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Altamont, TN

Average snowfall days in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 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
Altamont, TN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Altamont, TN

Average sunshine days in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Altamont, TN

Average UV index in March - Altamont, TN
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Altamont, TN

Average cloud cover in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Altamont, TN

Average visibility in March - Altamont, TN
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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