March weather forecast
Big Rapids, MI

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Big Rapids, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in February to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). Big Rapids throughout March, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

In Big Rapids, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Big Rapids, Michigan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.7 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Big Rapids are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Big Rapids, there are 87.9 snowfall days, and 32.56" (827mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Big Rapids, Michigan, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:08 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

In March, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Big Rapids is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Big Rapids in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Big Rapids, is 39°F (3.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Big Rapids?

The average relative humidity in March in Big Rapids is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Big Rapids?

In Big Rapids, Michigan, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Big Rapids in March?

In Big Rapids, Michigan, in March, during 11.2 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Big Rapids have in March?

The average day length in March in Big Rapids is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Big Rapids?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Big Rapids, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.

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

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.

How long on average sun shines in March in Big Rapids?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Big Rapids, Michigan, is 5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Big Rapids?

In Big Rapids, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average temperature in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average pressure in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average wind speed in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average humidity in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average rainfall in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average snowfall in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average UV index in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Big Rapids, MI

Average visibility in March - Big Rapids, MI
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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