March weather forecastPreston, MN
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Preston, is an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Temperature
The onset of March brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) in February to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Preston, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In Preston, in March, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.3 rainfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Preston are January through May, October through December. In Preston, during March, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.2 days and aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm) of snow.Daylight
In Preston, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Preston, Minnesota, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:34 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 5.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Preston, MN
- Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Preston, MN
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Preston, MN
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, April and November (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Preston, MN
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Preston, MN
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Preston, MN
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Preston, MN
- Average snowfall in March: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Preston, MN
- Average snowfall days in March: 7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Preston, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Preston, MN
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Preston, MN
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Preston, MN
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Preston, MN
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).
