March weather forecastWest Lafayette, OH
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in West Lafayette, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48°F (8.9°C) and an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Temperature
The start of March brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from February's wintry 37°F (2.8°C) to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C). In West Lafayette, in March, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
In West Lafayette, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In West Lafayette, Ohio, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Lafayette, there are 137.2 rainfall days, and 17.6" (447mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in West Lafayette. In West Lafayette, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of March, in West Lafayette, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:50 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
The average sunshine in March in West Lafayette is 5.8h.UV index
In West Lafayette, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. 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
West Lafayette, OH
- Average high temperature in March: 48°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in March
West Lafayette, OH
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
West Lafayette, OH
- Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
West Lafayette, OH
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).
Average rainfall in March
West Lafayette, OH
- Average rainfall in March: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
West Lafayette, OH
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Lafayette, OH
- Average snowfall in March: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Lafayette, OH
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Lafayette, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Lafayette, OH
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in March
West Lafayette, OH
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
West Lafayette, OH
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
West Lafayette, OH
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).
