March weather forecast
Shawnee, KS

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Weather in March

The arrival of March signals the gateway to spring as Shawnee shakes off its winter chills. It is comparatively wetter with 2.2" (56mm) of rainfall and an average of approximately 11.9 rainy days. Clearing skies and rising early-spring temperatures often juxtapose with periods of increased rainfall. Although temperatures climb, expect a fair share of cold days and nights as the remnants of winter linger. Emergent bursts of sunshine brighten the city after the winter gloom, foreshadowing the pleasant weather to come.

Temperature

Shawnee's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). Shawnee sees an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shawnee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.2 days and collects up to 26.97" (685mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shawnee, during March, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.2 snowfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Shawnee is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:42 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Shawnee, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Shawnee, 54.1°F (12.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.8°F (3.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Shawnee, Kansas, during March, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Shawnee, in March, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Shawnee?

In Shawnee, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Shawnee, KS

Average temperature in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Shawnee, KS

Average pressure in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Shawnee, KS

Average wind speed in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Shawnee, KS

Average humidity in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Shawnee, KS

Average rainfall in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Shawnee, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shawnee, KS

Average snowfall in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shawnee, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shawnee, KS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shawnee, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Shawnee, KS

Average UV index in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Shawnee, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Shawnee, KS

Average visibility in March - Shawnee, 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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