March weather forecast
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

March, the first month of the spring in Sault Ste. Marie, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18°F (-7.8°C) and max 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature in Sault Ste. Marie marginally rises from a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in February to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). In March, in Sault Ste. Marie, the average low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

Rainfall

In Sault Ste. Marie, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sault Ste. Marie, there are 162.9 rainfall days, and 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie. In March, in Sault Ste. Marie, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout March, 13.39" (340mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sault Ste. Marie, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.2 days and aggregates up to 120.39" (3058mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

February through April, with an average ocean temperature of 35.6°F (2°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Sault Ste. Marie.
Note: For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Sault Ste. Marie is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Sault Ste. Marie, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 8:04 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Sault Ste. Marie is 6.7h.

UV index

In Sault Ste. Marie, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. 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. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.