March weather forecastArkansas City, KS
March
Weather in March
As Arkansas City transitions into spring, March brings an increased amount of daylight, as well as a noticeable rise in temperature, reaching up to 59.5°F (15.3°C) high. Occasional rains coincide with the change of season, but snowfall decreases significantly. The weather continues to hold onto the characteristics of winter while showing the budding signs of spring. Days start to get windier, serving as a reminder of the changing seasons.Temperature
March brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from February's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). Arkansas City, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 67%.Rainfall
In Arkansas City, during March, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Arkansas City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.6 days and collects up to 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Arkansas City is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Arkansas City, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:50 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 Arkansas City, Kansas, the average sunshine in March is 7.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Arkansas City is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 4 during March leads to these advisories:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Arkansas City, KS
- Average high temperature in March: 59.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 41.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Arkansas City, KS
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Arkansas City, KS
- Average wind speed in March: 11.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Arkansas City, KS
- Average humidity in March: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (65%).
Average rainfall in March
Arkansas City, KS
- Average rainfall in March: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").
Average rainfall days in March
Arkansas City, KS
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Arkansas City, KS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Arkansas City, KS
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Arkansas City, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Arkansas City, KS
- Average sunshine days in March: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Arkansas City, KS
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Arkansas City, KS
- Average cloud cover in March: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in March
Arkansas City, 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).
