March weather forecastCoon Rapids, MN
March
Weather in March
A perceptible shift in Coon Rapids weather is noted in March. The change brings an increased duration of daylight, paving the way for the forthcoming spring. Higher temperatures are recorded, with highs of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and lows of 25.2°F (-3.8°C). The transition from winter to spring is coupled with a noticeable decrease in snowfall and an increase in rainfall. Despite the remaining chill, the slow retreat of winter is noticeably palpable.Temperature
March brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from a freezing cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C) in February to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). In Coon Rapids, an average nighttime temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) is expected during March.Humidity
In Coon Rapids, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.Rainfall
In Coon Rapids, during March, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 21.97" (558mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout March, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated. In Coon Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.1 days and aggregates up to 22.68" (576mm) of snow.Daylight
In Coon Rapids, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
In Coon Rapids, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average high temperature in March: 38.8°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 (19.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average rainfall days in March: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average snowfall in March: 3.15"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average snowfall days in March: 8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average sunshine days in March: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average cloud cover in March: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Coon Rapids, MN
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
