March weather forecastFlatwoods, KY

March

Weather in March

Weather in March marks a noticeable transition from winter to spring. The average snowfall falls to a meagre 1.02" (26mm), indicating the receding winter season. The temperatures begin to rise, while the daylight duration increases, signifying longer and slightly warmer days. Rainy days become more frequent, making March the month with the third-highest rainfall frequency for the year. March carries the arrival of spring with an interesting mix of warmer days and chilly nights amidst regular rainfalls.

Temperature

The shift from February to March is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). In the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Flatwoods, during March, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Flatwoods, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Flatwoods, during March, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.7 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Flatwoods, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In Flatwoods, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Flatwoods, is 53.1°F (11.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.1°F (2.3°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Flatwoods, during March, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

In March, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

In Flatwoods, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Flatwoods, KY

  • 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: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average UV index in March: 3

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Flatwoods, KY

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).