March weather forecast
Grand Island, NE

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Weather in March

March represents the onset of meteorological spring in Grand Island, Nebraska. The promises of warmer days begin to hold true as temperatures incrementally rise. With the mercury pushing upward, the city witnesses a revival of greenery and floral blooms, underscoring the rejuvenating spirit of spring. Rainfall swells up to 1.5" this month, making it noticeably wetter than its frosty predecessors. As March paves the way for April, residents gleefully bid farewell to winter chills.

Temperature

As March begins, there is a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a cold 37°F in February to a fresh 52.2°F. Grand Island cools down to an average low-temperature of 33.8°F throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In Grand Island, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in March is 66%.

Rainfall

In Grand Island, during March, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Grand Island, there are 109.5 rainfall days, and 19.37" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Grand Island, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" of snow. In Grand Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.3 days and aggregates up to 12.48" of snow.

Daylight

In Grand Island, Nebraska, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Grand Island, Nebraska, is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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FAQ

What are March temperatures in Grand Island?

The high-temperature during March is 52.2°F and the low-temperature is 33.8°F.

What is the average humidity in March in Grand Island?

In March, the average relative humidity in Grand Island, Nebraska, is 66%.

How many days does it rain in March in Grand Island?

In Grand Island, during March, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Grand Island?

In Grand Island, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Grand Island?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Grand Island?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Grand Island, Nebraska, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Grand Island?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Grand Island, Nebraska, is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Grand Island?

In Grand Island, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Grand Island, NE

Average temperature in March - Grand Island, NE
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.2°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in March
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Average pressure in March - Grand Island, NE
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Grand Island, NE

Average wind speed in March - Grand Island, NE
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

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Average humidity in March
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Average humidity in March - Grand Island, NE
  • Average humidity in March: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

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Average rainfall in March
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Average rainfall in March - Grand Island, NE
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in March
Grand Island, NE

Average rainfall days in March - Grand Island, NE
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Grand Island, NE

Average snowfall in March - Grand Island, NE
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Grand Island, NE

Average snowfall days in March - Grand Island, NE
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Grand Island, NE

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Grand Island, NE
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Grand Island, NE

Average sunshine days in March - Grand Island, NE
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Grand Island, NE

Average UV index in March - Grand Island, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Grand Island, NE

Average cloud cover in March - Grand Island, NE
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in March
Grand Island, NE

Average visibility in March - Grand Island, 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).

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