Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C). Columbus records an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) throughout the nights in March.Humidity
In Columbus, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Columbus, Missouri, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, Columbus aggregates 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:38 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 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Columbus, MO
- Average high temperature in March: 54.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, MO
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbus, MO
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, MO
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, MO
- Average rainfall in March: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, MO
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, MO
- Average snowfall in March: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, MO
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 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
Columbus, MO
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, MO
- Average sunshine days in March: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, MO
- 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
Columbus, MO
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, MO
- 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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