March weather forecastAthens, IN
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Athens, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 32°F (0°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C) to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). An average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C) is observed during the March nights.Humidity
In Athens, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Athens, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.2 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Athens, in March, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.3 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
