March weather forecast
Watertown, WI

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Weather in March

March heralds the spring season in Watertown, Wisconsin. It signals the end of the harshest winter months and inaugurates a thawing period. The town witnesses temperatures ranging from 27°F (-2.8°C) to 41.4°F (5.2°C), showcasing the first signs of warmth for the year. The sight of melting snow is frequent, replaced occasionally by mild pockets of rain. As daylight hours extend, March serves as a prologue to the more temperate months ahead.

Temperature

The onset of March brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in February to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Watertown, in March, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Watertown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.9 days and collects up to 11.57" (294mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Watertown. In March, in Watertown, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout March, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Watertown, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:20 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

The high-temperature during March is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Watertown, during March, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Watertown, in March, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Watertown, 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 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Watertown, WI

Average temperature in March - Watertown, WI
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.4°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 (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27°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 (11.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Watertown, WI

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Watertown, WI

Average wind speed in March - Watertown, 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 (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Watertown, WI

Average humidity in March - Watertown, WI
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Watertown, WI

Average rainfall in March - Watertown, WI
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Watertown, WI

Average rainfall days in March - Watertown, WI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Watertown, WI

Average snowfall in March - Watertown, WI
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Watertown, WI

Average snowfall days in March - Watertown, WI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Watertown, WI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Watertown, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Watertown, WI

Average sunshine days in March - Watertown, WI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Watertown, WI

Average UV index in March - Watertown, WI
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Watertown, WI

Average cloud cover in March - Watertown, WI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Watertown, WI

Average visibility in March - Watertown, WI
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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