Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
In March, the average high-temperature increases from a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). During the March nights, an average temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is observed in Merrillville.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Merrillville is 76%.Rainfall
In Merrillville, in March, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Merrillville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.6 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Merrillville, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Merrillville, Indiana, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 12.64" (321mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Merrillville, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:13 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.
Sunshine
In Merrillville, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.UV index
In Merrillville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Merrillville?
What is the average humidity in March in Merrillville?
How many days does it rain in March in Merrillville?
How many days does it snow in March in Merrillville?
What is the average length of the day in March in Merrillville?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Merrillville?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Merrillville?
How long on average sun shines in March in Merrillville?
How high is the UV index in March in Merrillville?
Average temperature in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average snowfall in March: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Merrillville, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Merrillville, IN
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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