March weather forecastLawrence, KS
March
Weather in March
March marks a significant shift in Lawrence's weather. Warmth starts to creep in with temperatures escalating to a more bearable 54.5°F (12.5°C) on the higher scale. The transition into spring reverberates throughout Lawrence in March, as the city sees more rainfall and less snowfall. The days start to get longer, and the city is often in the delightful embrace of about 12 hours of daylight. With increased visibility and fewer clouds in the sky, the city radiates in the soft gleam of incoming spring.Temperature
Lawrence's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Throughout the month of March, Lawrence expects an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).Humidity
In Lawrence, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In Lawrence, Kansas, during March, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.9 rainfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in March, Lawrence aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.1 snowfall days, and 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 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 Lawrence, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Lawrence, KS
- Average high temperature in March: 54.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Lawrence, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Lawrence, KS
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Lawrence, KS
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Lawrence, KS
- Average rainfall in March: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Lawrence, KS
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Lawrence, KS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Lawrence, KS
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lawrence, 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 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Lawrence, KS
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Lawrence, 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
Lawrence, 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 June and July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Lawrence, 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).
