March weather forecastColumbus, MI
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Columbus, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Temperature
Entering March, Columbus sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Columbus experiences an average low-temperature reading of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) throughout March.Humidity
In Columbus, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in March, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 17.8" (452mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Columbus, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.4 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.Daylight
In Columbus, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:56 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 in Columbus is 5.2h.UV index
In Columbus, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Columbus, MI
- Average high temperature in March: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbus, MI
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, MI
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, MI
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, MI
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, MI
- Average snowfall in March: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, MI
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbus, MI
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, MI
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, MI
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbus, MI
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, MI
- 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).
