March weather forecast
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN

March marks the initiation of the transition from wintry cold to warmer spring weather. The perceptible increase in daylight hours, up to 12, hints at the arrival of spring. Indeed, the temperatures rise noticeably; although, at 29.7°F (-1.3°C) lows, it retains a sense of winter's chill. The precipitation in March, from snow to rain, starts to shrink drastically. The park begins to show strong signs of a forthcoming season, a clear signal to nature lovers to prepare for the new blooms of April.

Temperature

As Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C) in February to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). During March, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore sees a mean low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore are January through April, November and December. Throughout March, in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 5.12" (130mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, 40.31" (1024mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:12 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.