March weather forecast
Lancaster, KY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lancaster, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low of 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in February to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). An average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) marks the nights throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lancaster, in March, during 15.8 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lancaster, there are 178.2 rainfall days, and 38.66" (982mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Lancaster, in March, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lancaster, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 12.09" (307mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lancaster, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:00 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 5.9h.

UV index

In Lancaster, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Lancaster?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, Kentucky, in March, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Lancaster?

On the first day of March in Lancaster, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:00 pm EDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Lancaster have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Lancaster is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Lancaster?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Lancaster, KY

Average temperature in March - Lancaster, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Lancaster, KY

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

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

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Average wind speed in March
Lancaster, KY

Average wind speed in March - Lancaster, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Lancaster, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Lancaster, KY

Average rainfall in March - Lancaster, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

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Average rainfall days in March
Lancaster, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Lancaster, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Lancaster, KY

Average snowfall in March - Lancaster, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Lancaster, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Lancaster, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Lancaster, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lancaster, KY
  • 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Lancaster, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Lancaster, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Lancaster, KY

Average UV index in March - Lancaster, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Lancaster, KY

Average cloud cover in March - Lancaster, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Lancaster, KY

Average visibility in March - Lancaster, KY
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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