Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The transition from February to March brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). During March nights, Shields witnesses a consistent average temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Shields is 79%.Rainfall
In March, in Shields, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shields, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shields, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shields, there are 46.6 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Shields is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 8:02 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 5.2h.UV index
In Shields, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
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How high is the UV index in March in Shields?
Average temperature in March
Shields, MI
- Average high temperature in March: 40.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Shields, 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
Shields, MI
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Shields, MI
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Shields, MI
- Average rainfall in March: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Shields, MI
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shields, MI
- Average snowfall in March: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shields, MI
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shields, MI
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shields, MI
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Shields, MI
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, 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
Shields, MI
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Shields, 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).
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