March weather forecastParchment, MI

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Parchment, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.2°F (6.2°C) and min 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Parchment observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.9 rainfall days, and 20" (508mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Parchment, in March, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Parchment, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.2 days and aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Parchment, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Parchment, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 8:07 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 5.7h.

UV index

In Parchment, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Parchment, Michigan, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

In March, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

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.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

In Parchment, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Parchment, MI

  • Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in March
Parchment, 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
Parchment, MI

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Parchment, MI

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Parchment, MI

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Parchment, MI

  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Parchment, MI

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Parchment, MI

  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Parchment, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Parchment, MI

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Parchment, MI

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Parchment, MI

  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Parchment, MI

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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