March weather forecast
Gretna, NE

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Weather in March

As the city starts transitioning towards spring, March sees a significant jump in temperatures, ranging between a minimum of 33.8°F (1°C) and a maximum of 50°F (10°C). March tends to bring changeable weather that can swing from chilly mornings to mildly warm afternoons. Though the snow begins to retreat, there are still remnants of winter's chilly grip, lending to a varied landscape. Warmer days are interspersed with the odd snowfall, fleetingly retaining winter's magic.

Temperature

The changeover to March signals a significant increase in the average high-temperature in Gretna, rising from an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C) in February to a fresh 50°F (10°C). Gretna's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a cold 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Gretna is 70%.

Rainfall

In Gretna, Nebraska, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.7 rainfall days, and 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Gretna. In March, in Gretna, Nebraska, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30 snowfall days, and 9.65" (245mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gretna, Nebraska, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:49 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 Gretna, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

In Gretna, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Gretna?

In Gretna, 50°F (10°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.8°F (1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Gretna?

In Gretna, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

How much does it rain in Gretna in March?

In March, in Gretna, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Gretna?

In Gretna, during March, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gretna have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Gretna?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Gretna, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Gretna, Nebraska, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Gretna have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Gretna is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Gretna?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Gretna is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Gretna, NE

Average temperature in March - Gretna, NE
  • Average high temperature in March: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Gretna, NE

Average pressure in March - Gretna, NE
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Gretna, NE

Average wind speed in March - Gretna, NE
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Gretna, NE

Average humidity in March - Gretna, NE
  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in March
Gretna, NE

Average rainfall in March - Gretna, NE
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in March
Gretna, NE

Average rainfall days in March - Gretna, NE
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Gretna, NE

Average snowfall in March - Gretna, NE
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Gretna, NE

Average snowfall days in March - Gretna, NE
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Gretna, NE

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gretna, 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: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Gretna, NE

Average sunshine days in March - Gretna, NE
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Gretna, NE

Average UV index in March - Gretna, 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
Gretna, NE

Average cloud cover in March - Gretna, NE
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in March
Gretna, NE

Average visibility in March - Gretna, 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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