March weather forecastKansas City, KS
March
Weather in March
March signals a definitive transition from winter to spring for Kansas City. Warmer temperatures start to replace the frosty conditions of January and February. Rainfall totals increase noticeably, making this month one of the wetter periods of the year. Furthermore, daylight hours extend significantly, allowing more time for outdoor activities. Nevertheless, the weather is still relatively cool, especially during the early part of the month.Temperature
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen in Kansas City with the onset of March, moving from a wintry 41°F (5°C) in February to a fresh 54°F (12.2°C). In Kansas City, in March, the average low-temperature is a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kansas City, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.2 days and collects up to 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Kansas City, in March, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Kansas City, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.5 days and aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:41 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 is 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Kansas City is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Kansas City, KS
- Average high temperature in March: 54°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Kansas City, KS
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Kansas City, KS
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Kansas City, KS
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Kansas City, KS
- Average rainfall in March: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Kansas City, KS
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Kansas City, KS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Kansas City, KS
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kansas City, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Kansas City, KS
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Kansas City, KS
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Kansas City, KS
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Kansas 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).
