March weather forecast
Valentine, NE

With March, comes a perceptible change in Valentine, Nebraska's weather narrative. Transitioning from winter, there is a consequential rise in temperature compared to February. Meanwhile, the snowfall lessens to a recorded 6.5" (165mm). The shift from frosty chills to warmer temperatures is indicative of the waning winter season. The weather metamorphosis paves the way for spring, with corresponding changes in flora and fauna.

Temperature

As March begins in Valentine, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C) in February to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). Valentine registers a pronounced decline from daytime peak temperatures, averaging a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C) lows in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 62.9%.

Rainfall

In Valentine, during March, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Valentine, there are 87.9 rainfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Valentine, Nebraska, is March, when snow falls for 4.6 days and typically aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Valentine, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:07 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In Valentine, the average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.