March weather forecastDayton, MN
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Dayton, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Temperature
Dayton's weather in March is marked by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's subzero cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C) to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C). Throughout the month of March, Dayton sees a steady low-temperature average of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Dayton is 82%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dayton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.9 days and collects up to 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Dayton, Minnesota, are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.5 snowfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Dayton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:41 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 March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Dayton, MN
- Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Dayton, 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
Dayton, MN
- Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Dayton, MN
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Dayton, MN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Dayton, MN
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dayton, MN
- Average snowfall in March: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dayton, MN
- Average snowfall days in March: 8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dayton, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dayton, MN
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Dayton, 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
Dayton, MN
- Average cloud cover in March: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Dayton, 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).
