March weather forecastAlton, KS
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Alton, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.7°F (13.7°C) and min 36.9°F (2.7°C).Temperature
March's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C). Throughout March in Alton, a steady low-temperature average of 36.9°F (2.7°C) is noted.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 61%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alton, there are 110.3 rainfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Alton are January through May, October through December. In Alton, in March, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Alton, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.6 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Alton is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Alton, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:59 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 March, the average sunshine in Alton is 7.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 4 during March translates into the following guidance:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Alton, KS
- Average high temperature in March: 56.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Alton, KS
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Alton, KS
- Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Alton, KS
- Average humidity in March: 61%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).
Average rainfall in March
Alton, KS
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Alton, KS
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Alton, KS
- Average snowfall in March: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Alton, KS
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alton, KS
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Alton, KS
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Alton, KS
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Alton, KS
- Average cloud cover in March: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in March
Alton, KS
- 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).
