March weather forecast
Long Prairie, MN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Long Prairie, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

In March, the meteorological conditions markedly change with the average high-temperature ascending from a freezing cold 21°F (-6.1°C) in February to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). Throughout March, Long Prairie registers a consistent average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In Long Prairie, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Long Prairie, there are 92.5 rainfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Long Prairie, in March, during 7.8 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Long Prairie, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.1 days and aggregates up to 13.46" (342mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:47 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 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Long Prairie in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Long Prairie, is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Long Prairie?

The average relative humidity in March is 85%.

How many days does it rain in March in Long Prairie?

In Long Prairie, in March, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Long Prairie in March?

In Long Prairie, Minnesota, in March, during 7.8 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Long Prairie?

In Long Prairie, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Long Prairie?

On the first day of March in Long Prairie, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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 Long Prairie?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Long Prairie is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Long Prairie?

In Long Prairie, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Long Prairie, MN

Average temperature in March - Long Prairie, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.8°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 (17.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Long Prairie, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is 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
Long Prairie, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Long Prairie, MN

Average humidity in March - Long Prairie, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Long Prairie, MN

Average rainfall in March - Long Prairie, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in March
Long Prairie, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Long Prairie, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Long Prairie, MN

Average snowfall in March - Long Prairie, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Long Prairie, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Long Prairie, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Long Prairie, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Long Prairie, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Long Prairie, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Long Prairie, MN

Average UV index in March - Long Prairie, MN
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
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
Long Prairie, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Long Prairie, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Long Prairie, MN

Average visibility in March - Long Prairie, 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).

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