March weather forecastColumbus, IN
March
Weather in March
March serves as a transition period between the harsh winter and the milder spring weather in Columbus, Indiana. The most notable transformation in March is the leap in high temperatures, averaging at 51.1°F (10.6°C) from the previous considerably colder months. With this change in weather, the community anticipates the arrival of spring and the departure of snowy conditions. The increase in temperature is coupled with longer days, marking a discernible change in seasons. With snowfall notably diminishing, rainfall becomes the predominant form of precipitation.Temperature
March's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C) in February to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). Columbus's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Columbus is 77%.Rainfall
In Columbus, during March, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.5 days and collects up to 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Columbus, in March, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:06 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
In Columbus, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Columbus, IN
- Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, IN
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbus, IN
- Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, IN
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, July and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, IN
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, IN
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, IN
- Average snowfall in March: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, IN
- Average snowfall days in March: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Columbus, IN
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, IN
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbus, IN
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, IN
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and December (5mi).
