March weather forecastNewton, KS
March
Weather in March
The weather in March ushers in the Spring season with temperatures climbing up. Newton starts to thaw from winter's intense cold. This month sees an increase in rainfall with 1.02" (26mm) spread across 9.2 days. Additionally, snowfall decreases significantly to 0.87" (22mm), primarily occurring over 1.8 days. As the days continue to lengthen, sunshine becomes more abundant, making March a transitional period between winter and spring.Temperature
Newton in March shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in February to a moderate 57.2°F (14°C). Newton observes an average nighttime temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) during March.Humidity
In Newton, the average relative humidity in March is 66%.Rainfall
In Newton, in March, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.6 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Newton, Kansas, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.2 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Newton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:51 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 7.3h.UV index
In Newton, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Newton, KS
- Average high temperature in March: 57.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Newton, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Newton, KS
- Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Newton, KS
- Average humidity in March: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (63%).
Average rainfall in March
Newton, KS
- Average rainfall in March: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Newton, KS
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Newton, KS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Newton, KS
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Newton, KS
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Newton, KS
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Newton, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Newton, KS
- Average cloud cover in March: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
Newton, 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).
