March weather forecastMountain Home, AR

March

Weather in March

In March, residents of Mountain Home can expect a noteworthy escalation in temperature parameters — up to 58.5°F (14.7°C), signalling the onset of spring. This increase in warmth offers a stark contrast to February's cooler temperatures. Yet, the city faces a contrasting weather situation with high humidity levels and an increased number of rainfall days. The extended daylight hours and an upward trend in the amount of sunshine buoy the spirits of the residents, despite the gloomy rainy days. The undulating terrain of Mountain Home contributes to erratic and localized wind patterns, adding a unique characteristic to its March weather.

Temperature

March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in February to a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C). Mountain Home records an average nighttime low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) throughout March.

Humidity

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Mountain Home, in March, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mountain Home, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 35.75" (908mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mountain Home, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Mountain Home, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mountain Home, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Mountain Home is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Mountain Home in March has an average high-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

The most humid month in Mountain Home, Arkansas, is March, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In Mountain Home, Arkansas, in March, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Mountain Home, Arkansas, in March, during 1.8 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In Mountain Home, Arkansas, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

On the first day of March in Mountain Home, Arkansas, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:31 pm CDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In Mountain Home, Arkansas, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

48.4°F

58.5°F

68.9°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.4mph

7.5mph

7.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.1

12.3

12.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Mountain Home, AR

Average high temperature in March: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

Average low temperature in March: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Mountain Home, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mountain Home, AR

Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Mountain Home, AR

Average humidity in March: 79%

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

Average rainfall in March
Mountain Home, AR

Average rainfall in March: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
Mountain Home, AR

Average rainfall days in March: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mountain Home, AR

Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mountain Home, AR

Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mountain Home, AR

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mountain Home, AR

Average sunshine days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Mountain Home, AR

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Mountain Home, AR

Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Mountain Home, AR

Average visibility in March: 5mi

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