March weather forecast
Nashville, TN

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Overlooking the city buildings of Nashville, Tennessee, across the riverfront, with a big cruise ship ashore
Overlooking the city buildings of Nashville, Tennessee, across the riverfront, with a big cruise ship ashore

Weather in March

As the city welcomes spring in March, a noticeable shift in climate characterizes Nashville's weather. Compared to February's snow-filled days, March swaps white for green as the city begins to embrace the blooming charm of spring. Coupled with the increasing daylight hours, the city basks in the growing warmth, shedding off the last layers of its winter coat. March signals a new chapter in Nashville's climate story.

Temperature

March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). March's nights observe an average temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Nashville, in March, during 14.3 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.9 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Nashville, in March, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Nashville, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Nashville, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:08 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

In Nashville, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In Nashville, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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: In March, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Nashville, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Nashville, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Nashville, in March, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Nashville have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Nashville?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:08 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 Nashville, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Nashville, TN

Average temperature in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Nashville, TN

Average pressure in March - Nashville, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Nashville, TN

Average wind speed in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Nashville, TN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Nashville, TN

Average rainfall in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Nashville, TN

Average rainfall days in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Nashville, TN

Average snowfall in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Nashville, TN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.7 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
Nashville, TN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Nashville, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Nashville, TN

Average sunshine days in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Nashville, TN

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

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
Nashville, TN

Average cloud cover in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Nashville, TN

Average visibility in March - Nashville, 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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