March weather forecastOntonagon, MI

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Ontonagon, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.1°F (0.6°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from February's freezing cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C) to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). Ontonagon observes an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Ontonagon is 85%.

Rainfall

In March, in Ontonagon, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.6 rainfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ontonagon, Michigan. In Ontonagon, in March, during 13.8 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.8 snowfall days, and 33.98" (863mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:43 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 8:25 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 in Ontonagon is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. 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. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Ontonagon, in March, the average high-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

In Ontonagon, Michigan, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.

In Ontonagon, during March, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

In Ontonagon, Michigan, during March, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

In Ontonagon, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 4.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ontonagon, Michigan, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average high temperature in March: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (69.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Ontonagon, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, June, August and October (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.22").

Average rainfall days in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average snowfall in March: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average cloud cover in March: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 84).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Ontonagon, MI

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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