March weather forecastKirkwood, MO
March
Weather in March
In March, Kirkwood slowly embraces spring, witnessing a substantial shift in its weather compared to the preceding winter months. Demonstrating the most noticeable transition, the temperature soars up to 54.3°F (12.4°C), accompanied by a significant decrease in snowfall. The reduction in snowfall, coupled with increasing hours of daylight, signals the retreat of winter. The gradual melting of the remaining snow ushers in the charm of the spring season. With the advent of April, the weather continues to warm up as spring firmly takes hold of the city.Temperature
With the onset of March, Kirkwood's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from February's icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) is recorded in Kirkwood during the month of March.Humidity
In Kirkwood, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Kirkwood, in March, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kirkwood, Missouri, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Kirkwood are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in March, Kirkwood aggregates 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kirkwood, there are 16.2 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Kirkwood, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Kirkwood, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Kirkwood is 6.5h.UV index
In Kirkwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Kirkwood, MO
- Average high temperature in March: 54.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Kirkwood, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Kirkwood, MO
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Kirkwood, MO
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Kirkwood, MO
- Average rainfall in March: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").
Average rainfall days in March
Kirkwood, MO
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Kirkwood, MO
- Average snowfall in March: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Kirkwood, MO
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kirkwood, 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 30min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Kirkwood, MO
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Kirkwood, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Kirkwood, 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).
Average visibility in March
Kirkwood, 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).
