March weather forecast
Defiance, MO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Defiance, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.1°F (12.3°C) and min 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

Defiance's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). An average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) is recorded in the month of March in Defiance.

Humidity

In Defiance, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Defiance, Missouri, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Defiance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Defiance, during March, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Defiance, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.4 days and aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Defiance, Missouri, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:26 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 in Defiance, Missouri, is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Defiance is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Defiance?

In March, in Defiance, the average high-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Defiance?

In March, the average relative humidity in Defiance is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Defiance?

In March, in Defiance, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Defiance?

In March, in Defiance, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Defiance have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Defiance?

On the first day of March in Defiance, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Defiance is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Defiance?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Defiance, MO

Average temperature in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Defiance, MO

Average pressure in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Defiance, MO

Average wind speed in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Defiance, MO

Average humidity in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Defiance, MO

Average rainfall in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in March
Defiance, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Defiance, MO

Average snowfall in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Defiance, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Defiance, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Defiance, MO

Average UV index in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Defiance, MO

Average cloud cover in March - Defiance, MO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Defiance, MO

Average visibility in March - Defiance, 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).

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