March weather forecast
Washington Island, WI

With spring around the bend in Washington Island, Wisconsin, the chilly atmosphere of March shows signs of relenting. The average snowfall falls significantly to 8" (203mm) and the crispness in the March air is somewhat mitigated by increased maximum temperatures of up to 36.9°F (2.7°C). Coming out of February, the pertinacity of cold lessens, hinting at the onset of spring. Daylight hours extend, welcoming a refreshing aura of renewal as flora begins to bloom. This month hence marks a transition from the thaws and freezing winds of winter towards the pleasant breezes of spring.

Temperature

As February transitions into March in Washington Island, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C) to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C). Washington Island sees an average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) during March.

Rainfall

In Washington Island, Wisconsin, in March, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Washington Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.2 days and collects up to 28.43" (722mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. During March, Washington Island regularly aggregates up to 7.99" (203mm) of snow. In Washington Island, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 47.36" (1203mm).

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Washington Island, Wisconsin, is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Washington Island, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:14 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.