March weather forecast
Knoxville, TN

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The scenic scape of the little town of Knoxville in Tennessee
The scenic scape of the little town of Knoxville in Tennessee

Weather in March

Knoxville weather in March sees a significant move towards spring. Compared to February, temperatures continue their upward trajectory, and snowfall becomes a rare occurrence, making way for rainfall instead. March signals the retreat of winter and the onset of spring, with increased daylight hours. Characterised by a decent amount of rainfall, the city's flora begins to blossom, and the landscapes turn green. March is a perfect blend of spring showers and the lingering winter chill.

Temperature

As March arrives, Knoxville's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C). During March, the average low-temperature is a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Knoxville, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Knoxville, in March, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 3.94" (100mm) 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 7:04 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:22 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

In Knoxville, Tennessee, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Knoxville, is 58.1°F (14.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.1°F (4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Knoxville, in March, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Knoxville, in March, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Knoxville have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:57 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 many hours of sunshine does Knoxville have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Knoxville, TN

Average temperature in March - Knoxville, TN
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Knoxville, TN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Knoxville, TN

Average wind speed in March - Knoxville, TN
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Knoxville, TN

Average humidity in March - Knoxville, TN
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Knoxville, TN

Average rainfall in March - Knoxville, TN
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in March
Knoxville, TN

Average rainfall days in March - Knoxville, TN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Knoxville, TN

Average snowfall in March - Knoxville, TN
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Knoxville, TN

Average snowfall days in March - Knoxville, TN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Knoxville, TN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Knoxville, TN
  • 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Knoxville, TN

Average sunshine days in March - Knoxville, TN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Knoxville, TN

Average UV index in March - Knoxville, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Knoxville, TN

Average cloud cover in March - Knoxville, TN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Knoxville, TN

Average visibility in March - Knoxville, TN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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