March weather forecastPreston, NE
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Preston, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).Temperature
The arrival of March brings a change in Preston's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from February's icy 38.1°F (3.4°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). During the nights in March, Preston experiences a consistent average temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).Humidity
In Preston, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.Rainfall
In Preston, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Preston, there are 120.1 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Preston are January through April, October through December. In Preston, Nebraska, during March, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Preston, Nebraska, there are 22 snowfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Preston, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Preston, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:45 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 March, the average sunshine in Preston is 6.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Preston, NE
- Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.2°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 (19.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Preston, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Preston, NE
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Preston, NE
- Average humidity in March: 70%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June, July and August (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in March
Preston, NE
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
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
Preston, NE
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Preston, NE
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Preston, NE
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 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
Preston, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Preston, NE
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).
Average UV index in March
Preston, NE
- 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
Preston, NE
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Preston, 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).





