March weather forecast
West Allis, WI

March

Weather in March

As spring approaches, March sees a considerable increase in temperatures from -8.8°C in February to -1.3°C, signaling a shift in weather patterns in West Allis. With the arrival of spring, the environment transforms, and the snow begins to melt away. Longer periods of daylight make for excellent early evening walks, albeit with a slight chill in the air. The increased rainfall during this transition period often results in pockets of beautiful spring flowers appearing in the city's parks and gardens. Residents can start to shed the winter layers, although it is still necessary to outfit oneself to deal with occasional cold snaps.

Temperature

The shift from February to March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold -1.7°C to an icy 4.6°C. The temperature lowers to an average of -1.3°C during March nights.

Humidity

In West Allis, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout March, 27mm of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126 rainfall days, and 492mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 21mm of snow is accumulated. In West Allis, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.6 days and aggregates up to 285mm of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:17 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 in West Allis is 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?
The high-temperature, in March, in West Allis, is 4.6°C, while the low-temperature averages to -1.3°C.
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.
How much does it rain in March?
In West Allis, during March, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm of precipitation.
How much does it snow in March?
In March, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 21mm of snow is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does West Allis have in March?
The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:17 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 West Allis have in March?
In West Allis, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.
How high is the UV index in March?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - West Allis, WI
Average temperature in March
West Allis, WI
  • Average high temperature in March: 4.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: -1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (17.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.8°C).

Average pressure in March - West Allis, WI
Average pressure in March
West Allis, WI
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in March - West Allis, WI
Average wind speed in March
West Allis, WI
  • Average wind speed in March: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in March - West Allis, WI
Average humidity in March
West Allis, WI
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in March - West Allis, WI
Average rainfall in March
West Allis, WI
  • Average rainfall in March: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (65mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (21mm).

Average rainfall days in March - West Allis, WI
Average rainfall days in March
West Allis, WI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March - West Allis, WI
Average snowfall in March
West Allis, WI
  • Average snowfall in March: 21mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (77mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - West Allis, WI
Average snowfall days in March
West Allis, WI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - West Allis, WI
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Allis, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March - West Allis, WI
Average sunshine days in March
West Allis, WI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March - West Allis, WI
Average UV index in March
West Allis, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March - West Allis, WI
Average cloud cover in March
West Allis, WI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March - West Allis, WI
Average visibility in March
West Allis, WI
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (9km).

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