March weather forecastGreencastle, IN
March
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
March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 38.5°F (3.6°C) to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C). Greencastle experiences an average low-temperature reading of 34.9°F (1.6°C) throughout March.Humidity
In Greencastle, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Greencastle, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Greencastle are January through April, November and December. In Greencastle, in March, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.2 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.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 March, 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 is 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. 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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
