March weather forecast
Fairfax, MN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairfax, is an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Witnessing a clear upsurge, the average high-temperature during March escalates from February's freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). In Fairfax, an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is recorded during March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Fairfax, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fairfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.2 days and collects up to 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fairfax, in March, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Fairfax is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Fairfax, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. 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 March in Fairfax?

The high-temperature, in March, in Fairfax, is 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in Fairfax in March?

In Fairfax, during March, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, in March, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Fairfax?

The average day length in March in Fairfax, Minnesota, is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Fairfax?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Fairfax, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfax have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Fairfax is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fairfax, MN

Average temperature in March - Fairfax, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Fairfax, MN

Average pressure in March - Fairfax, MN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Fairfax, MN

Average wind speed in March - Fairfax, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Fairfax, MN

Average humidity in March - Fairfax, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in March
Fairfax, MN

Average rainfall in March - Fairfax, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in March
Fairfax, MN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Fairfax, MN

Average snowfall in March - Fairfax, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Fairfax, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Fairfax, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fairfax, MN
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Fairfax, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Fairfax, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Fairfax, MN

Average UV index in March - Fairfax, MN
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Fairfax, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Fairfax, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Fairfax, MN

Average visibility in March - Fairfax, MN
  • 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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