March weather forecastCortland, NE
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Cortland, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).Temperature
March's arrival sees a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Cortland records an average nighttime low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) throughout March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 68%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.2 rainfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cortland, Nebraska, in March, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cortland, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.2 days and aggregates up to 10.71" (272mm) 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 6:59 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Cortland, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:50 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 Cortland, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Cortland, NE
- Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Cortland, NE
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cortland, NE
- Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Cortland, NE
- Average humidity in March: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in March
Cortland, NE
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Cortland, NE
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cortland, NE
- Average snowfall in March: 1.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cortland, NE
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cortland, NE
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 42min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cortland, NE
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Cortland, NE
- Average UV index in March: 3
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
Cortland, NE
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Cortland, NE
- 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).





