March weather forecastPlatte City, MO
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Platte City, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 53.4°F (11.9°C).Temperature
The onset of March brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C) in February to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). An average temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) marks the nights in Platte City, Missouri, in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Platte City is 73%.Rainfall
In Platte City, in March, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Platte City, Missouri, during March, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.8 snowfall days, and 9.65" (245mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Platte City, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:42 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 is 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Platte City, MO
- Average high temperature in March: 53.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Platte City, MO
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Platte City, MO
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Platte City, MO
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Platte City, MO
- Average rainfall in March: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
Platte City, MO
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Platte City, MO
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Platte City, MO
- Average snowfall days in March: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Platte City, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Platte City, MO
- Average sunshine days in March: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Platte City, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Platte City, MO
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Platte City, 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).
