March weather forecast
Memphis, TN

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The intense city network of Memphis, Tennessee

Weather in March

Weather patterns in March indicate the arrival of spring. The city starts to come alive with warmer temperatures and more daylight hours. March boasts a significant increase from its preceding month, with average high temperatures now scaling to 60.6°F (15.9°C). Enjoyment of outdoor activities is a common sight, as the increasing temperatures are accompanied by 12 hours of daily daylight. Significant rainfall and relative humidity continue through March, ensuring a healthy growth of spring flowers throughout the city.

Temperature

With the onset of March, Memphis sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from February's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Memphis, during March, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.7 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Memphis are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Memphis aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Memphis, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:21 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 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Memphis, 60.6°F (15.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Memphis are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Memphis, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Memphis, during March, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Memphis?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Memphis aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Memphis have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:21 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 many hours of sunshine does Memphis have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Memphis, Tennessee, is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Memphis, TN

Average temperature in March - Memphis, TN
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in March
Memphis, TN

Average pressure in March - Memphis, TN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Memphis, TN

Average wind speed in March - Memphis, TN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Memphis, TN

Average humidity in March - Memphis, TN
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Memphis, TN

Average rainfall in March - Memphis, TN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Memphis, TN

Average rainfall days in March - Memphis, TN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Memphis, TN

Average snowfall in March - Memphis, TN
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Memphis, TN

Average snowfall days in March - Memphis, TN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Memphis, TN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Memphis, 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: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Memphis, TN

Average sunshine days in March - Memphis, TN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Memphis, TN

Average UV index in March - Memphis, TN
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Memphis, TN

Average cloud cover in March - Memphis, TN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Memphis, TN

Average visibility in March - Memphis, TN
  • 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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