March weather forecastShirley, TN

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Shirley, is a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.8°F (3.8°C) and max 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). Shirley's temperature drops to an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Shirley, Tennessee, in March, during 15.4 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.9 rainfall days, and 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shirley, Tennessee, during March, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.1 snowfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Shirley, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:00 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 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Shirley in March has an average high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

In March, the average relative humidity in Shirley is 80%.

In Shirley, during March, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

In March, in Shirley, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in March in Shirley is 11h and 59min.

On the first day of March in Shirley, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:00 pm CDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Shirley, Tennessee, is 5.4h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Shirley, Tennessee, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average high temperature in March: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, August, October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average rainfall in March: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average snowfall days in March: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shirley, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average UV index in March: 3

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).

Average cloud cover in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Shirley, TN

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).