March weather forecastRussellville, AR

March

Weather in March

Transitioning firmly into spring, March in Russellville brings warmer temperatures and more vivacious outdoor weather. Fluorescent hues of blooming flora contrast against the often cloudy sky. Vernal showers grace the region more frequently, peppering the month with 15.5 days of rainfall. As the snow of winter melts away, temperature lows sit at 42.3°F (5.7°C) while highs extend close to the 60s, 60.6°F (15.9°C) to be exact. Overall, March ushers in an enjoyable prelude to the regions warm season.

Temperature

With the onset of March, Russellville sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from February's fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). Russellville records a mean low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Russellville, during March, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation. In Russellville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 37.01" (940mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Russellville. March is the last month it regularly snows in Russellville, Arkansas. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Russellville aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Russellville, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.5 days and aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Russellville, is 60.6°F (15.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 42.3°F (5.7°C).

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

In March, the average relative humidity in Russellville, Arkansas, is 79%.

In Russellville, Arkansas, in March, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Russellville, Arkansas. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Russellville aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Russellville, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 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.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Russellville, Arkansas, is 6.8h.

In Russellville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health 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

50.9°F

60.6°F

70°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.7mph

6.9mph

7.2mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Russellville, 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 (47.5°F).

Average low temperature in March: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Russellville, 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
Russellville, AR

Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Russellville, 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
Russellville, AR

Average rainfall in March: 3.86"

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
Russellville, AR

Average rainfall days in March: 15.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Russellville, AR

Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Russellville, AR

Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Russellville, 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 month with the most sunshine is 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
Russellville, AR

Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Russellville, AR

Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Russellville, 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
Russellville, AR

Average visibility in March: 5mi

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