March weather forecast
Mentor, OH

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Weather in March

The onset of spring in March results in a perceivable thaw. The maximum temperature reaches 40.6°F (4.8°C), a significant leap from the previous month. The days grow longer and brighter, paving the way for more sunshine hours. The snowfall gradually recedes, bringing an end to the season of white. Although rain takes over, the flora around teems with life, marking the rejuvenation inherent to spring.

Temperature

With the transition into March, Mentor experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a still wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In Mentor, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mentor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.9 days and collects up to 32.2" (818mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mentor, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.4 days and aggregates up to 19.92" (506mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:50 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Mentor, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Mentor, in March, during 9.8 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mentor have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:50 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 Mentor have in March?

In Mentor, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Mentor, OH

Average temperature in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Mentor, OH

Average pressure in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mentor, OH

Average wind speed in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Mentor, OH

Average humidity in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Mentor, OH

Average rainfall in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in March
Mentor, OH

Average rainfall days in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mentor, OH

Average snowfall in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mentor, OH

Average snowfall days in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mentor, OH

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mentor, OH

Average sunshine days in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Mentor, OH

Average UV index in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Mentor, OH

Average cloud cover in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Mentor, OH

Average visibility in March - Mentor, OH
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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