March weather forecast
Cortland, IN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Cortland, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

In Cortland, the onset of March comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). The average low-temperature during March nights is a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

In Cortland, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Cortland, in March, during 14.9 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cortland, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cortland are January through April, October through December. In Cortland, in March, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cortland, there are 32.7 snowfall days, and 9.69" (246mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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

The average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Cortland, Indiana, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cortland in March?

In Cortland, in March, the average high-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Cortland?

The average relative humidity in March in Cortland, Indiana, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March in Cortland?

In Cortland, during March, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Cortland?

In Cortland, in March, during 4.4 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Cortland?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Cortland, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:06 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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 Cortland have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Cortland?

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

Average temperature in March - Cortland, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cortland, IN

Average pressure in March - Cortland, IN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Cortland, IN

Average wind speed in March - Cortland, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cortland, IN

Average humidity in March - Cortland, IN
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cortland, IN

Average rainfall in March - Cortland, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cortland, IN

Average rainfall days in March - Cortland, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Cortland, IN

Average snowfall in March - Cortland, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Cortland, IN

Average snowfall days in March - Cortland, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Cortland, IN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cortland, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cortland, IN

Average sunshine days in March - Cortland, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cortland, IN

Average UV index in March - Cortland, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Cortland, IN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Cortland, IN

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

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

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