March weather forecast
Colfax, IN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Colfax, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.6°F (9.2°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

March marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). Colfax observes an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Colfax, Indiana, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 18.07" (459mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Colfax are January through April, October through December. In March, in Colfax, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.4 snowfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Colfax is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:38 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 8:10 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 in Colfax, Indiana, is 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Colfax is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Colfax?

In March, in Colfax, the average high-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Colfax?

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

How much does it rain in Colfax in March?

In March, in Colfax, Indiana, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Colfax?

In Colfax, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Colfax?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:38 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Colfax, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Colfax?

The average sunshine duration in March in Colfax, Indiana, is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Colfax?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Colfax is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Colfax, IN

Average temperature in March - Colfax, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Colfax, IN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Colfax, IN

Average wind speed in March - Colfax, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

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
Colfax, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Colfax, IN

Average rainfall in March - Colfax, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in March
Colfax, IN

Average rainfall days in March - Colfax, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Colfax, IN

Average snowfall in March - Colfax, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Colfax, IN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Colfax, IN

Average sunshine days in March - Colfax, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Colfax, IN

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Colfax, IN

Average cloud cover in March - Colfax, IN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Colfax, IN

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

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

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