March is cold at the beginning of the spring season in Missouri, with an uptick in the precipitation. Rainfall is in the range of 3" (76mm) to 5" (127mm), with Caruthersville in the south registering 4.4" (112mm) in the month. During the day temperatures average in the warm 50°F (10°C) to 60°F (15.6°C) range, while the nights remain above freezing in most of the state. Early spring occasionally encounters cold waves that dip the temperatures below freezing in northern Missouri. Snowfall tapers down, and the 1" (25mm) to 2" (51mm) of snow rarely stays on the ground for more than a day. The sunshine increases to a daily 7 hours that steadily warms the land with the progress of the spring season. Spring break is full of activities like riverboat cruises, biking, and hiking on the natural trails, with warm days for sightseeing. Spectacular views wait during the periods of clear skies of March for brave ones who take the tram to the top of Gateway Arch in Saint Louis, Missouri.