March weather forecastSterling Heights, MI
March
Weather in March
March heralds the arrival of spring in Sterling Heights, Michigan, with a definite warming trend. With temperatures jumping up to a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) from 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in February, the snow generally starts to melt away. The days are visibly longer, offering more daylight. Winds tend to slow down, making the weather significantly less harsh. The cloud cover decreases, giving way to clearer skies and more sunshine.Temperature
The shift into March is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in February to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). Throughout March, Sterling Heights's nights cool down to an average of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Sterling Heights, Michigan, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sterling Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sterling Heights, during March, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sterling Heights, there are 53.7 snowfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:57 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 Sterling Heights, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average high temperature in March: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Sterling Heights, 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
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average rainfall in March: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").
Average rainfall days in March
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average snowfall in March: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sterling Heights, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Sterling Heights, MI
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Sterling Heights, 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).
