March weather forecastWest Alton, MO
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in West Alton, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).Temperature
Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during March moves from February's wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). West Alton's average low-temperature in March is measured at a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In West Alton, in March, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Alton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.3 days and collects up to 18.9" (480mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.4 snowfall days, in March, West Alton aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.9 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 West Alton, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In West Alton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
West Alton, MO
- Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.2°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 (23.2°F).
Average pressure in March
West Alton, 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
West Alton, MO
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
West Alton, MO
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
West Alton, MO
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.83").
Average rainfall days in March
West Alton, MO
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Alton, MO
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Alton, MO
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Alton, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Alton, MO
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).
Average UV index in March
West Alton, 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
West Alton, MO
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
West Alton, 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).
