March weather forecastMcAlester, OK
March
Weather in March
March heralds the arrival of spring with milder temperatures and an increase in rain. The city experiences a significant leap in warmth, leading to a goodbye to frosty nights and welcoming the warmer air. March is also known for its abundance in rain showers, acting as an end mark of the snow-laden winter. With 2.64" (67mm) of rainfall spread across 13.7 days, it secures the spot as the month with the highest number of rainfall days. This weather sets the perfect environment for the onset of the blooming period in McAlester.Temperature
McAlester's weather in March presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in February to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). In McAlester, in March, the average low-temperature is a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In McAlester, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In McAlester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.1 days and collects up to 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, in McAlester, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout March, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In McAlester, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.4 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.Daylight
In McAlester, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CST. On the last day of March, in McAlester, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:43 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 is 6.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
McAlester, OK
- Average high temperature in March: 62.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in March
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- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
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- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
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- Average humidity in March: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).
Average rainfall in March
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- Average rainfall in March: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
McAlester, OK
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
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- Average snowfall in March: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
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- Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
McAlester, OK
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
McAlester, OK
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.5 days).
Average UV index in March
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- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
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- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in March
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- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
