March weather forecast
Cross Plains, WI

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.6°F (-3°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

March signals a clear temperature escalation, with average high-temperatures advancing from February's freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C) to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Cross Plains in March anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In Cross Plains, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Cross Plains, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.2 rainfall days, and 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cross Plains, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.5 days and aggregates up to 20.79" (528mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Cross Plains, Wisconsin, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

In Cross Plains, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature during March is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Cross Plains, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Cross Plains, Wisconsin, during March, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cross Plains have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Cross Plains?

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 March, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Cross Plains is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average temperature in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average pressure in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average wind speed in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average humidity in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average rainfall in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average rainfall days in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average snowfall in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average snowfall days in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average sunshine days in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average UV index in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average cloud cover in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Cross Plains, WI

Average visibility in March - Cross Plains, WI
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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