March weather forecast
Viking, MN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Viking, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

March is marked by a distinct increase in the average high-temperature, climbing from a freezing cold 17.1°F (-8.3°C) in February to an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C). Viking's nighttime temperature in March drops to an average of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In Viking, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In Viking, in March, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Viking, there are 104.3 rainfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Viking are January through May, October through December. In Viking, during March, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow. In Viking, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.1 days and aggregates up to 25.08" (637mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March in Viking, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:55 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 in Viking, Minnesota, is 4.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Viking is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Viking in March?

In Viking, in March, the average high-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Viking?

The average relative humidity in March in Viking, Minnesota, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Viking in March?

In Viking, during March, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Viking in March?

In Viking, during March, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

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

In March, the average day length in Viking is 11h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Viking?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Viking, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Viking have in March?

In Viking, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Viking?

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

Average temperature in March - Viking, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

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Average pressure in March
Viking, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Viking, MN

Average wind speed in March - Viking, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Viking, MN

Average humidity in March - Viking, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and August (66%).

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Average rainfall in March
Viking, MN

Average rainfall in March - Viking, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in March
Viking, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Viking, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Viking, MN

Average snowfall in March - Viking, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Viking, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Viking, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Viking, MN
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Viking, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Viking, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Viking, MN

Average UV index in March - Viking, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Viking, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Viking, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 67

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Viking, MN

Average visibility in March - Viking, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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