March weather forecastGarden City, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Garden City, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
March's arrival witnesses a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from February's freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). During the nights in March, Garden City observes an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Humidity
In Garden City, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.25" (743mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Garden City, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.8 snowfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:38 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
The average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Garden City, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Garden City, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Garden City, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Garden City, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Garden City, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
Garden City, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Garden City, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Garden City, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Garden City, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Garden City, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Garden City, IA
- 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Garden City, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Garden City, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
