March weather forecast
Optima, OK

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Optima, Oklahoma, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.3°F (17.4°C) and min 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in February to a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C). Optima experiences a significant reduction from daytime highs with an average low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Optima is 46%.

Rainfall

In Optima, in March, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Optima, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.2 days and collects up to 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Optima, during March, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.6 snowfall days, and 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Optima is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Optima, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:40 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 8:07 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

In March, the average sunshine in Optima is 8.7h.

UV index

In Optima, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Optima?

In Optima, 63.3°F (17.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.6°F (4.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Optima?

In Optima, the average relative humidity in March is 46%.

How much does it rain in Optima in March?

In March, in Optima, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Optima?

In Optima, Oklahoma, during March, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Optima have in March?

In March, the average day length in Optima is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Optima?

On the first day of March in Optima, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:40 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Optima?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Optima, Oklahoma, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Optima?

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in Optima?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Optima is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Optima, OK

Average temperature in March - Optima, OK
  • Average high temperature in March: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (28.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Optima, OK

Average pressure in March - Optima, OK
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Optima, OK

Average wind speed in March - Optima, OK
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Optima, OK

Average humidity in March - Optima, OK
  • Average humidity in March: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (44%).

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Average rainfall in March
Optima, OK

Average rainfall in March - Optima, OK
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in March
Optima, OK

Average rainfall days in March - Optima, OK
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Optima, OK

Average snowfall in March - Optima, OK
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Optima, OK

Average snowfall days in March - Optima, OK
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Optima, OK

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Optima, OK
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Optima, OK

Average sunshine days in March - Optima, OK
  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Optima, OK

Average UV index in March - Optima, OK
  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Optima, OK

Average cloud cover in March - Optima, OK
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in March
Optima, OK

Average visibility in March - Optima, OK
  • 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).

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