March weather forecastSterling, KS
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Sterling, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).Temperature
March's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in February to a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C). In Sterling, the average temperature during the nights of March drops to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 64%.Rainfall
In Sterling, during March, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.9 days and collects up to 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sterling, during March, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.7 snowfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:55 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 Sterling, the average sunshine in March is 7.7h.UV index
In Sterling, 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 ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Sterling, KS
- Average high temperature in March: 57.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Sterling, 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
Sterling, KS
- Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Sterling, KS
- Average humidity in March: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).
Average rainfall in March
Sterling, KS
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Sterling, KS
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sterling, KS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sterling, KS
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Sterling, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sterling, KS
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Sterling, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Sterling, KS
- Average cloud cover in March: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in March
Sterling, 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).
