March weather forecastAltoona, KS
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Altoona, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and an average low of 41°F (5°C).Temperature
In Altoona, the onset of March comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from February's frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C). Throughout March, the temperature falls to an average low of 41°F (5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 71%.Rainfall
In Altoona, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Altoona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.4 days and collects up to 27.87" (708mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Altoona. During 0.7 snowfall days, in March, Altoona aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Altoona, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:44 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 Altoona, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Average temperature in March
Altoona, KS
- Average high temperature in March: 57.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 41°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in March
Altoona, KS
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Altoona, KS
- Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Altoona, KS
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Altoona, KS
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Altoona, KS
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Altoona, KS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Altoona, KS
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Altoona, KS
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Altoona, KS
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Altoona, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Altoona, KS
- Average cloud cover in March: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in March
Altoona, 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).
