March weather forecastLincoln, ND
March
Weather in March
March signals the beginning of spring in Lincoln, with noticeable improvements in weather conditions compared to February. Most notable is the temperature jump in March, registering averages from 23.4°F (-4.8°C) to upwards of 37.9°F (3.3°C). This transition period features melting snow, resulting in increased rainfall levels but diminished snowfall occurrences. The gradually longer daylight hours contribute to the warmer days, influencing the rapid break from winter. Nature menus begin to sprout amidst the warming trend, offering picturesque scenes of rejuvenation.Temperature
With the onset of March, Lincoln's weather experiences a distinct temperature rise, moving from a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C) in February to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). Lincoln's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Lincoln is 80%.Rainfall
In Lincoln, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lincoln are January through May, October through December. In Lincoln, North Dakota, in March, during 10.8 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lincoln, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.7 days and aggregates up to 23.11" (587mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:11 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
The average sunshine in March in Lincoln is 5.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).
Average rainfall in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average snowfall in March: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in March
Lincoln, ND
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
