March weather forecast
Shelbyville, TN

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Weather in March

As March arrives in Shelbyville, residents bid goodbye to the harsh winter months, with a perceptible shift towards spring. The slight elevation in temperature coupled with extended daylight hours signifies the onset of warmer seasons. Nevertheless, snow is not entirely absent. With the highest yielding temperature soaring up to 59°F (15°C) and relative humidity set at 79%, March straddles between the vestiges of winter and the arrival of spring. The month offers a milder, more temperate environment in contrast to the preceding months.

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in February to a refreshing 59°F (15°C). In the month of March, Shelbyville witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Shelbyville, during March, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. In Shelbyville, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 38.78" (985mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shelbyville, in March, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.7 snowfall days, and 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shelbyville, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:06 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 Shelbyville, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in March leads to these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 59°F (15°C) and a low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Shelbyville?

In Shelbyville, in March, during 14.7 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Shelbyville, during March, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:06 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 Shelbyville have in March?

In Shelbyville, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Shelbyville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Shelbyville, TN

Average temperature in March - Shelbyville, TN
  • Average high temperature in March: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Shelbyville, TN

Average pressure in March - Shelbyville, 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
Shelbyville, TN

Average wind speed in March - Shelbyville, TN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Shelbyville, TN

Average humidity in March - Shelbyville, TN
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Shelbyville, TN

Average rainfall in March - Shelbyville, TN
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Shelbyville, TN

Average rainfall days in March - Shelbyville, TN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shelbyville, TN

Average snowfall in March - Shelbyville, TN
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shelbyville, TN

Average snowfall days in March - Shelbyville, TN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 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
Shelbyville, TN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shelbyville, 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 5min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Shelbyville, TN

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Shelbyville, TN

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

Average cloud cover in March
Shelbyville, TN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Shelbyville, TN

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

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

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