March weather forecastFranklin, IN
March
Weather in March
In March, Franklin, Indiana finds itself striding more confidently towards spring. The monthly average temperatures, climbing from 35.2°F (1.8°C) to 50.9°F (10.5°C), bring a hint of warmth back to the landscape. Rainfall replaces snowfall as the primary precipitation form, serving as a clear herald of the shifting climate. The increase in daylight hours and the revival of wildlife infuses the city with a renewed energy, signaling the definitive end of winter's chokehold.Temperature
Franklin in March sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a wintry 39.2°F (4°C) in February to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Franklin experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C) during March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Franklin, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Franklin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. In Franklin, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.Daylight
In Franklin, 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 8:07 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 Franklin, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Franklin, IN
- Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Franklin, 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
Franklin, IN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Franklin, IN
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Franklin, IN
- Average rainfall in March: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").
Average rainfall days in March
Franklin, IN
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Franklin, IN
- Average snowfall in March: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Franklin, IN
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Franklin, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h).
Average sunshine days in March
Franklin, IN
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Franklin, IN
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Franklin, IN
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Franklin, 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).
