March weather forecast
Cotton, MN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Cotton, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a subzero cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C) in February to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). March nights in Cotton experience a consistent temperature drop to a subzero cold 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In Cotton, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cotton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Cotton, it is snowing for 15.3 days. Throughout March, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cotton, there are 105.9 snowfall days, and 42.76" (1086mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cotton, Minnesota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Cotton, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:38 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

The average sunshine in March is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cotton are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cotton in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Cotton, records 32.9°F (0.5°C), while the low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Cotton?

In March, the average relative humidity in Cotton, Minnesota, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Cotton in March?

In Cotton, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Cotton?

In March, in Cotton, it is snowing for 15.3 days. Throughout March, 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Cotton have in March?

The average day length in March in Cotton, Minnesota, is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Cotton?

On the first day of March in Cotton, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Cotton?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cotton, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Cotton?

The average sunshine duration in March in Cotton is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cotton?

The months with the lowest UV index in Cotton are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Cotton?

In Cotton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cotton, MN

Average temperature in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cotton, MN

Average pressure in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Cotton, MN

Average wind speed in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cotton, MN

Average humidity in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cotton, MN

Average rainfall in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cotton, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Cotton, MN

Average snowfall in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Cotton, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cotton, MN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cotton, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cotton, MN

Average UV index in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Cotton, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in March
Cotton, MN

Average visibility in March - Cotton, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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