March weather forecast
Garden City, MN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Garden City, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

Garden City's transition into March is marked by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C) in February to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). Garden City temperatures generally rest at a low of 26.6°F (-3°C) during the March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Garden City, Minnesota, during March, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Garden City, there are 91.8 rainfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Garden City, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Garden City, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.4 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Garden City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Garden City, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:43 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 Garden City, Minnesota, the average sunshine in March is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Garden City during March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Garden City, Minnesota, are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Garden City?

The average relative humidity in March in Garden City, Minnesota, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Garden City in March?

In Garden City, Minnesota, in March, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Garden City in March?

In Garden City, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Garden City have in March?

In Garden City, Minnesota, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Garden City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Garden City, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:43 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Garden City, 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 Garden City have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Garden City?

In Garden City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Garden City, MN

Average temperature in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Garden City, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Garden City, MN

Average wind speed in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Garden City, MN

Average humidity in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Garden City, MN

Average rainfall in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in March
Garden City, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Garden City, MN

Average snowfall in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Garden City, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Garden City, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Garden City, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Garden City, MN

Average UV index in March - Garden City, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Garden City, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Garden City, MN

Average visibility in March - Garden City, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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