March weather forecastAthens, OH
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Athens, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 51.1°F (10.6°C).Temperature
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C) in February to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). Throughout March, Athens witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 34.2°F (1.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Athens, in March, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.3 days and collects up to 27.95" (710mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Athens, in March, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.3 days and aggregates up to 12.95" (329mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine in Athens is 5.9h.UV index
In Athens, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Athens, OH
- Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Athens, OH
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Athens, OH
- Average wind speed in March: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Athens, OH
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Athens, OH
- Average rainfall in March: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in March
Athens, OH
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Athens, OH
- Average snowfall in March: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Athens, OH
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Athens, OH
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Athens, OH
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Athens, OH
- Average UV index in March: 3
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
Athens, OH
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Athens, OH
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).
