March weather forecastFarmington Hills, MI
March
Weather in March
The herald of spring, March, brings significant changes. The arrival of warmer air transitions snow to rain. The increase in temperature is noticeable, with daily highs reaching 42.4°F (5.8°C), making it noticeably warmer than February. Lighting conditions improve, and the increased daylight length fuels an awakening in flora and fauna. It's a month of transition as the grip of winter loosens and signs of spring begin to blossom.Temperature
March brings a temperature increase in Farmington Hills, with average high-temperatures moving from February's subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). The average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) is witnessed during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, in Farmington Hills, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Farmington Hills, there are 122 rainfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Farmington Hills, in March, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Farmington Hills, Michigan, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.4 days and aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.Daylight
In Farmington Hills, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:58 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 5.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average rainfall in March: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average snowfall in March: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Farmington Hills, MI
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
