March weather forecast
Orleans, NE

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Orleans, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.4°F (11.9°C) and min 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival witnesses a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from February's icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). Orleans's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

In Orleans, the average relative humidity in March is 62%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Orleans, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.2 days and collects up to 18.82" (478mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Orleans, Nebraska. In March, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. In Orleans, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.9 days and aggregates up to 10.83" (275mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Orleans, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:30 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:01 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 7.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Orleans, 53.4°F (11.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 62%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Orleans, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Orleans, during March, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Orleans have in March?

In Orleans, Nebraska, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:30 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:01 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Orleans, NE

Average temperature in March - Orleans, NE
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Orleans, NE

Average pressure in March - Orleans, NE
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Orleans, NE

Average wind speed in March - Orleans, NE
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Orleans, NE

Average humidity in March - Orleans, NE
  • Average humidity in March: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).

Average rainfall in March
Orleans, NE

Average rainfall in March - Orleans, NE
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Orleans, NE

Average rainfall days in March - Orleans, NE
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Orleans, NE

Average snowfall in March - Orleans, NE
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Orleans, NE

Average snowfall days in March - Orleans, NE
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orleans, NE

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Orleans, NE
  • 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Orleans, NE

Average sunshine days in March - Orleans, NE
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Orleans, NE

Average UV index in March - Orleans, NE
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Orleans, NE

Average cloud cover in March - Orleans, NE
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and September (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Orleans, NE

Average visibility in March - Orleans, NE
  • 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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