March weather forecastPonca City, OK
March
Weather in March
March sees a significant spread in temperatures, from noticeably cold evenings to warming afternoons. This transition of weather pattern hints at the approaching spring season. Daylight hours increase paving the way for longer days ahead. Rainfall becomes more frequent contributing to rising humidity levels. The temperature ranges reveal a high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and low of 42.1°F (5.6°C), with prevalent rain amounting to 1.61" (41mm).Temperature
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in February to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). March brings an average low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) to Ponca City.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 67%.Rainfall
In Ponca City, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.5 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Ponca City aggregates 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.4 snowfall days, and 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:50 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 7.3h.UV index
In Ponca City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Ponca City, OK
- Average high temperature in March: 60.4°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 (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 42.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Ponca City, OK
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ponca City, OK
- Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Ponca City, OK
- Average humidity in March: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).
Average rainfall in March
Ponca City, OK
- Average rainfall in March: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.79").
Average rainfall days in March
Ponca City, OK
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ponca City, OK
- Average snowfall in March: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ponca City, OK
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Ponca City, 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: 7h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ponca City, OK
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Ponca City, OK
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Ponca City, OK
- Average cloud cover in March: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in March
Ponca City, 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).
