March weather forecast
Lafayette, IN

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Weather in March

March brings a shift in Lafayette's climate as the city gradually transitions from winter to spring. The onset of warmer temperatures is noticeable, with the highs reaching approximately 48.7°F (9.3°C). The longer days marked by about 12 hours of daylight pave the way for spring regeneration and flourishing green landscapes. The melting snow gives way to increased rainfall, a sure sign of spring's approach. An overall rise in humidity contributes to the gradual blossoming of flora, offering a vibrant local scenery.

Temperature

Lafayette's weather in March presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). In March, the recorded average low-temperature is a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In Lafayette, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Lafayette, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.1 rainfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lafayette, Indiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:39 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Lafayette, Indiana, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

Lafayette in March has an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Lafayette, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lafayette in March?

In Lafayette, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lafayette have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

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 EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Lafayette have in March?

In Lafayette, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Lafayette, IN

Average temperature in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Lafayette, IN

Average pressure in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lafayette, IN

Average wind speed in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Lafayette, IN

Average humidity in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Lafayette, IN

Average rainfall in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Lafayette, IN

Average rainfall days in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lafayette, IN

Average snowfall in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lafayette, IN

Average snowfall days in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lafayette, IN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Lafayette, IN

Average sunshine days in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Lafayette, IN

Average UV index in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Lafayette, IN

Average cloud cover in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Lafayette, IN

Average visibility in March - Lafayette, IN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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