March weather forecast
Athens, IN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Athens, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and an average low of 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Athens sees a rise in temperature during March, with average high-temperatures transitioning from an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C) in February to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). During March, the average low-temperature in Athens is a wintry 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

In Athens, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Athens, Indiana, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 129.2 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Athens are January through April, October through December. In March, in Athens, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.3 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Athens, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In Athens, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Athens in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Athens, is 46.8°F (8.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Athens?

In Athens, Indiana, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Athens?

In Athens, Indiana, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Athens in March?

In March, in Athens, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Athens?

In Athens, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Athens?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Athens, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Athens?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Athens, Indiana, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Athens have in March?

In Athens, Indiana, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Athens?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Athens, Indiana, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Athens, IN

Average temperature in March - Athens, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Athens, IN

Average pressure in March - Athens, IN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Athens, IN

Average wind speed in March - Athens, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Athens, IN

Average humidity in March - Athens, IN
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Athens, IN

Average rainfall in March - Athens, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in March
Athens, IN

Average rainfall days in March - Athens, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Athens, IN

Average snowfall in March - Athens, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Athens, IN

Average snowfall days in March - Athens, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Athens, IN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Athens, IN
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Athens, IN

Average sunshine days in March - Athens, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Athens, IN

Average UV index in March - Athens, IN
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Athens, IN

Average cloud cover in March - Athens, IN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Athens, IN

Average visibility in March - Athens, IN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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