March weather forecastMacatawa, MI
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Macatawa, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.8°F (4.9°C) and min 29.5°F (-1.4°C).Temperature
March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Macatawa records an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Macatawa, there are 149.3 rainfall days, and 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Macatawa, in March, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.5 snowfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Macatawa is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 8:10 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 Macatawa is 5.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Macatawa is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Macatawa, MI
- Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.5°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 (20.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Macatawa, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Macatawa, MI
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Macatawa, MI
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Macatawa, MI
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Macatawa, MI
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Macatawa, MI
- Average snowfall in March: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Macatawa, MI
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Macatawa, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Macatawa, MI
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Macatawa, 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
Macatawa, MI
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Macatawa, MI
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
