March weather forecastFort Wayne, IN
March
Weather in March
Moving into March, subtle signs of spring begin to show as Fort Wayne, Indiana, starts seeing higher temperatures. The transition from winter to spring is not immediate, with the last of the year’s snowfall occurring in this month averaging 1.54" (39mm). Meanwhile, daylight and sunshine hours take a considerable leap transforming the general outdoor demeanor to a brighter one. Although chilly moments are not entirely behind, the progression towards milder weather is quite noticeable. With March, the city inches closer to balmier days and blossoms start to bud, promising a vibrant spring season.Temperature
With the onset of March, Fort Wayne sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from February's icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Throughout March, the temperature in Fort Wayne falls to an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Fort Wayne, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Fort Wayne are January through May, October through December. In March, in Fort Wayne, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fort Wayne, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 12.68" (322mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 8:04 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 March, the average sunshine in Fort Wayne is 5.7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Wayne is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average high temperature in March: 46°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"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
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average rainfall in March: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average snowfall in March: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Wayne, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average UV index in March: 2
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
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Fort Wayne, IN
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and August (5mi).
