March weather forecastPetersburg, IN
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Petersburg, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).Temperature
March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) in February to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). In March, Petersburg experiences an average nighttime temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Humidity
In Petersburg, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Petersburg, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Petersburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.2 days and collects up to 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Petersburg, during March, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Petersburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.8 days and aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.Daylight
In Petersburg, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:42 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 8:11 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 Petersburg, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In Petersburg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Petersburg, IN
- Average high temperature in March: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in March
Petersburg, IN
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Petersburg, IN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Petersburg, IN
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Petersburg, IN
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in March
Petersburg, IN
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petersburg, IN
- Average snowfall in March: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petersburg, IN
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Petersburg, IN
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petersburg, IN
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Petersburg, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Petersburg, IN
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Petersburg, IN
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
