March weather forecastShoals, IN

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Shoals, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

As Shoals transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C) in February to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). During the nights in March, Shoals experiences a consistent average temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Shoals is 78%.

Rainfall

In Shoals, during March, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. In Shoals, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.7 days and collects up to 37.6" (955mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Shoals. In March, in Shoals, Indiana, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shoals, Indiana, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Shoals is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 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 Shoals, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Shoals is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March temperatures in Shoals, Indiana, vary between a high-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and a low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).

The average relative humidity in March in Shoals, Indiana, is 78%.

In Shoals, Indiana, during March, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

In Shoals, Indiana, in March, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in March in Shoals, Indiana, is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Shoals, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Shoals, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shoals, IN

  • Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Shoals, IN

  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Shoals, IN

  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Shoals, IN

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Shoals, IN

  • Average rainfall in March: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Shoals, IN

  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shoals, IN

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shoals, IN

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shoals, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shoals, IN

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Shoals, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Shoals, IN

  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Shoals, IN

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, July and August (5mi).