March weather forecastDalton, MO

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dalton, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average high of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). Dalton usually reports an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Dalton, Missouri, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Dalton, in March, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dalton are January through May, October through December. In Dalton, in March, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dalton, there are 18.1 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:35 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 is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Dalton, is 53.1°F (11.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In Dalton, in March, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Dalton, Missouri, in March, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

In Dalton, Missouri, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:35 pm CDT.

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.

In Dalton, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Dalton, Missouri, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Dalton, MO

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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