March weather forecast
Dodge City, KS

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The old stone building that is home to the Ford County Courthouse in Dodge City, Kansas
The old stone building that is home to the Ford County Courthouse in Dodge City, Kansas

Weather in March

The arrival of March signals the advent of spring in Dodge City, Kansas. This period of transition sees a marked rise in the city's temperature, touching an average high of 59.2°F (15.1°C) on the warmest days. The daylight hours extends to around 12 hours, allowing more time for outdoor activities. Dodge City residents prepare themselves for a wetter April, as the weather turns significantly warmer with increased rainfall.

Temperature

As February transitions into March, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C). In Dodge City, the expected average low-temperature for March is a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 55%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout March, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dodge City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.4 days and collects up to 15.59" (396mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dodge City, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.4 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dodge City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 8:02 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 8.3h.

UV index

In Dodge City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Dodge City, in March, the average high-temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Dodge City, the average relative humidity in March is 55%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Dodge City, in March, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Dodge City, in March, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dodge City have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Dodge City, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 8:02 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 Dodge City have in March?

In Dodge City, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dodge City, KS

Average temperature in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Dodge City, KS

Average pressure in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dodge City, KS

Average wind speed in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Dodge City, KS

Average humidity in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

Average rainfall in March
Dodge City, KS

Average rainfall in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Dodge City, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dodge City, KS

Average snowfall in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dodge City, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dodge City, KS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dodge City, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Dodge City, KS

Average UV index in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Dodge City, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Dodge City, KS

Average visibility in March - Dodge City, KS
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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