March weather forecastSalina, KS
March
Weather in March
As spring unfolds, March brings a noticeable shift in weather. Recorded UV index for the month rises to 4, indicating longer and sunny days. Significantly, the rainfall in March ramps up to 0.98" (25mm) as more frequent showers start to feature. The climate becomes a bit unstable with the changing seasons, but the snow starts to dissipate. The transition brings blooming flora, and warmer days begin to settle in Salina, Kansas.Temperature
As February transitions into March, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C). Salina observes an average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) during March.Humidity
In Salina, the average relative humidity in March is 65%.Rainfall
In Salina, in March, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Salina, there are 106.8 rainfall days, and 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Salina are January through May, October through December. In Salina, in March, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Salina, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow.Daylight
In Salina, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:53 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 Salina, the average sunshine in March is 7.4h.UV index
In Salina, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Salina, KS
- Average high temperature in March: 56.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Salina, KS
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"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
Salina, KS
- Average wind speed in March: 11.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Salina, KS
- Average humidity in March: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).
Average rainfall in March
Salina, KS
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Salina, KS
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Salina, KS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Salina, KS
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Salina, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Salina, KS
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Salina, 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
Salina, KS
- Average cloud cover in March: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in March
Salina, 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).
