March weather forecast
Franklin, KY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Franklin, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C) in February to a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C). Franklin's nighttime temperature during March is consistently averaged at a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Franklin, Kentucky, are March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Franklin, during March, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Franklin, there are 171.5 rainfall days, and 37.2" (945mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Franklin, in March, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Franklin, Kentucky, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Franklin is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:08 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 Franklin, Kentucky, the average sunshine in March is 5.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Franklin is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Franklin?

In Franklin, 56.8°F (13.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the most humid month in Franklin?

March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Franklin, Kentucky.

What is the average humidity in March in Franklin?

The average relative humidity in March in Franklin is 79%.

How much does it rain in Franklin in March?

In March, in Franklin, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout March, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Franklin?

In Franklin, Kentucky, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Franklin?

In March, the average day length in Franklin is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Franklin?

On the first day of March in Franklin, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Franklin?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Franklin have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Franklin is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Franklin?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Franklin, KY

Average temperature in March - Franklin, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Franklin, KY

Average pressure in March - Franklin, KY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Franklin, KY

Average wind speed in March - Franklin, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Franklin, KY

Average humidity in March - Franklin, KY
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Franklin, KY

Average rainfall in March - Franklin, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

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Average rainfall days in March
Franklin, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Franklin, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Franklin, KY

Average snowfall in March - Franklin, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Franklin, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Franklin, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Franklin, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Franklin, KY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Franklin, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Franklin, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Franklin, KY

Average UV index in March - Franklin, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Franklin, KY

Average cloud cover in March - Franklin, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Franklin, KY

Average visibility in March - Franklin, KY
  • 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).

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