March weather forecastHector, AR

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hector, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average high of 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in February to a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C). March nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Hector, during March, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.2 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Hector aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Hector, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.5 days and aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:33 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 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Hector is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

The average relative humidity in March in Hector is 79%.

In Hector, in March, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Hector aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:33 pm CDT.

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.

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Hector, AR

  • Average high temperature in March: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Hector, AR

  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hector, AR

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Hector, AR

  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Hector, AR

  • Average rainfall in March: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Hector, AR

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hector, AR

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hector, AR

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hector, AR

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hector, AR

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Hector, AR

  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Hector, AR

  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Hector, AR

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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