March weather forecast
Greencastle, IN

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Weather in March

March comes to Greencastle with the promise of a warming trend. Alongside the thaw of winter, blooming flora signifies the arrival of Spring, refreshing the city's landscape. However, the emerging pleasant weather also ushers in rainy days as rainfall increases to 0.94" (24mm). Despite the showers, March exhibits an increase in daylight hours, allowing more time to enjoy the improving conditions. The snowfall significantly reduces, though cool breezes continue blowing through the city's leafing trees.

Temperature

Greencastle, Indiana, experiences a temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C) in February to a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C). Greencastle encounters an average low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) during March nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Greencastle, during March, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Greencastle. In Greencastle, Indiana, during March, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Greencastle, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.2 days and aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 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

In March, the average sunshine in Greencastle is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Greencastle in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Greencastle, records 50.4°F (10.2°C), while the low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Greencastle?

The average relative humidity in March in Greencastle, Indiana, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Greencastle?

In Greencastle, Indiana, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Greencastle in March?

In Greencastle, Indiana, during March, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Greencastle have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Greencastle?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Greencastle, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March in Greencastle?

In Greencastle, Indiana, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Greencastle?

In Greencastle, Indiana, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Greencastle, IN

Average temperature in March - Greencastle, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Greencastle, IN

Average pressure in March - Greencastle, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Greencastle, IN

Average wind speed in March - Greencastle, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Greencastle, IN

Average humidity in March - Greencastle, 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 (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Greencastle, IN

Average rainfall in March - Greencastle, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in March
Greencastle, IN

Average rainfall days in March - Greencastle, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Greencastle, IN

Average snowfall in March - Greencastle, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Greencastle, IN

Average snowfall days in March - Greencastle, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Greencastle, 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 and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Greencastle, IN

Average sunshine days in March - Greencastle, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Greencastle, IN

Average UV index in March - Greencastle, 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
Greencastle, IN

Average cloud cover in March - Greencastle, IN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Greencastle, IN

Average visibility in March - Greencastle, 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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