March weather forecast
Chanute, KS

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Weather in March

March sees a noticeable change - transitioning from winter chills to the warmer embrace of spring. Winter retreats as temperatures spring high from a chilling 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in February to a somewhat milder 40.3°F (4.6°C). Despite the increase in rainfall to 1.18" (30mm), March still carries remnants of winter with a slight touch of snow. The UV Index escalates, hinting at longer sunlight hours and bright, sunny days. Wind speeds mildly increase further, ushering in the warmer, wetter months of spring.

Temperature

March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). An average low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) is recorded during the nights in March in Chanute.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Chanute, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chanute, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Chanute. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Chanute aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chanute, there are 10.7 snowfall days, and 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chanute, Kansas, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 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 March, the average sunshine in Chanute is 6.7h.

UV index

In Chanute, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Chanute?

The high-temperature, in March, in Chanute, records 57°F (13.9°C), while the low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Chanute?

In Chanute, Kansas, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in Chanute in March?

In Chanute, during March, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Chanute?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Chanute aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Chanute?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Chanute?

On the first day of March in Chanute, Kansas, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:44 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Chanute?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Chanute have in March?

In Chanute, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in Chanute?

In Chanute, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Chanute, KS

Average temperature in March - Chanute, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.3°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 (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Chanute, KS

Average pressure in March - Chanute, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"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).

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Average wind speed in March
Chanute, KS

Average wind speed in March - Chanute, 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).

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Average humidity in March
Chanute, KS

Average humidity in March - Chanute, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Chanute, KS

Average rainfall in March - Chanute, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
Chanute, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Chanute, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Chanute, KS

Average snowfall in March - Chanute, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Chanute, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Chanute, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chanute, KS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chanute, 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 4min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Chanute, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Chanute, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and May (15.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Chanute, KS

Average UV index in March - Chanute, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Chanute, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Chanute, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in March
Chanute, KS

Average visibility in March - Chanute, 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).

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