March weather forecastPlains, KS
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Plains, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 61.2°F (16.2°C).Temperature
As February gives way to March, the average high-temperature displays an increase, moving from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C). In Plains, March's nights observe an average temperature dip to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C).Humidity
In Plains, Kansas, the average relative humidity in March is 52%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.1 days and collects up to 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Plains, in March, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Plains, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Plains is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:36 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:04 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 8.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Plains, KS
- Average high temperature in March: 61.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 39.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).
Average pressure in March
Plains, KS
- Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Plains, KS
- Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Plains, KS
- Average humidity in March: 52%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (60%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (50%).
Average rainfall in March
Plains, KS
- Average rainfall in March: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Plains, KS
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Plains, KS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.67"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Plains, KS
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Plains, 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: 8h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Plains, KS
- Average sunshine days in March: 22.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13 days).
Average UV index in March
Plains, KS
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Plains, KS
- Average cloud cover in March: 26
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Plains, 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).
