March weather forecastSmyrna, TN

March

Weather in March

Spring begins to make its presence known in Smyrna during March, as the below freezing temperatures of winter give way to milder weather. The sun asserts itself in the climate equation, with longer daylight hours and more sunshine setting the stage for a gradual transformation. Rainfall takes precedence over snowfall in March, signaling an end to the winter's frosty reign and welcoming the onset of spring season's tender blooms. Gusts of wind also seem to hone down their speed, adding a sense of calm to the brightening hues of nature. Relatively mild and dry, March stands as a beacon of warmer, sunnier days to come.

Temperature

March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C) on average during March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Smyrna, during March, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Smyrna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.1 days and collects up to 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.1 snowfall days, and 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Smyrna, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:07 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In Smyrna, during March, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

In Smyrna, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:07 pm CDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

In Smyrna, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Smyrna, TN

  • Average high temperature in March: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Smyrna, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Smyrna, TN

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Smyrna, TN

  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Smyrna, TN

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.38").

Average rainfall days in March
Smyrna, TN

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Smyrna, TN

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Smyrna, TN

  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Smyrna, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Smyrna, TN

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Smyrna, 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 February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Smyrna, TN

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Smyrna, 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).