March weather forecast
Nashville, TN

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Overlooking the city buildings of Nashville, Tennessee, across the riverfront, with a big cruise ship ashore

Weather in March

As the city welcomes spring in March, a noticeable shift in climate characterizes Nashville's weather. Compared to February's snow-filled days, March swaps white for green as the city begins to embrace the blooming charm of spring. Coupled with the increasing daylight hours, the city basks in the growing warmth, shedding off the last layers of its winter coat. March signals a new chapter in Nashville's climate story.

Temperature

Nashville in March sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a frosty 49.5°F in February to a mild 58.6°F. During the month of March, Nashville anticipates a mean low-temperature of 41.5°F.

Humidity

In Nashville, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Nashville, Tennessee, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nashville, there are 169.9 rainfall days, and 31.3" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Nashville, in March, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" of snow. In Nashville, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 2.99" of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Nashville, Tennessee, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Nashville, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Nashville is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What are the temperatures in Nashville in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Nashville, records 58.6°F, while the low-temperature is 41.5°F.

What is the average humidity in March in Nashville?

In March, the average relative humidity in Nashville is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March in Nashville?

In Nashville, Tennessee, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.97" of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Nashville?

In Nashville, Tennessee, in March, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Nashville have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Nashville?

On the first day of March in Nashville, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Nashville?

The average sunshine duration in March in Nashville is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Nashville?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Nashville, TN

Average temperature in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Nashville, TN

Average pressure in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Nashville, TN

Average wind speed in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Nashville, TN

Average humidity in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Nashville, TN

Average rainfall in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in March
Nashville, TN

Average rainfall days in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Nashville, TN

Average snowfall in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Nashville, TN

Average snowfall days in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.7 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
Nashville, TN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Nashville, TN
  • 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Nashville, TN

Average sunshine days in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Nashville, TN

Average UV index in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Nashville, TN

Average cloud cover in March - Nashville, TN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Nashville, TN

Average visibility in March - Nashville, TN
  • 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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