March weather forecastSparta, OH

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sparta, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from February's wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C) to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) is recorded.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Sparta is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sparta, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.8 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sparta, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42 snowfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sparta, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:54 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 is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Sparta, is 47.3°F (8.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Sparta, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:54 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in March in Sparta is 6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sparta, OH

  • Average high temperature in March: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Sparta, OH

  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sparta, OH

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Sparta, OH

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Sparta, OH

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Sparta, OH

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sparta, OH

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sparta, OH

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sparta, OH

  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sparta, OH

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in March
Sparta, OH

  • 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Sparta, OH

  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Sparta, OH

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (5mi).