March weather forecastColumbia, AL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Columbia, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and an average high of 70°F (21.1°C).Temperature
With the start of March, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from February's comfortable 63°F (17.2°C) to a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C). Columbia's temperature lowers to a mean of 50.7°F (10.4°C) during the nights in March.Humidity
In Columbia, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.Rainfall
In Columbia, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Columbia, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 6:59 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 in Columbia is 7.7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 5 in March transforms into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Columbia, AL
- Average high temperature in March: 70°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 50.7°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbia, AL
- Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbia, AL
- Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbia, AL
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbia, AL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbia, AL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbia, AL
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbia, AL
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbia, AL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbia, AL
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbia, AL
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbia, AL
- Average cloud cover in March: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Columbia, AL
- 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).
