March weather forecast
Downs, KS

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Downs, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average high of 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

With the transition into March, Downs experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). Downs's temperature drops to an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Downs, Kansas, is 61%.

Rainfall

In Downs, Kansas, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Downs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.3 days and collects up to 19.76" (502mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Downs, Kansas, there are 22.6 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Downs, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:57 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 Downs is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Downs is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during March morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Downs?

The high-temperature, in March, in Downs, records 56.7°F (13.7°C), while the low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Downs?

In Downs, the average relative humidity in March is 61%.

How many days does it rain in March in Downs?

In Downs, Kansas, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Downs in March?

In Downs, Kansas, in March, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Downs have in March?

In March, the average day length in Downs is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Downs?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Downs, 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 Downs have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Downs?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Downs, Kansas, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Downs, KS

Average temperature in March - Downs, 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).

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Average pressure in March
Downs, KS

Average pressure in March - Downs, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Downs, KS

Average wind speed in March - Downs, 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).

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Average humidity in March
Downs, KS

Average humidity in March - Downs, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Downs, KS

Average rainfall in March - Downs, 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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Downs, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Downs, 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).

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Average snowfall in March
Downs, KS

Average snowfall in March - Downs, 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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Downs, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Downs, 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).

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

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

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Downs, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Downs, 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).

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Average UV index in March
Downs, KS

Average UV index in March - Downs, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Downs, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Downs, 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).

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Average visibility in March
Downs, KS

Average visibility in March - Downs, 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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