March weather forecastPayson, UT
March
Weather in March
March heralds the onset of spring with temperatures progressively rising from February’s levels. The blend of a cooler atmosphere and budding warmth can be experienced between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C). Rainfall overtakes snowfall as the primary form of precipitation in Payson, Utah. The March weather, compared to April, has a stronger reflection of winter's remnants. The increase in daylight hours adds a brighter note to the gradually warming days.Temperature
The beginning of March signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). March nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In Payson, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Payson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.5 days and collects up to 11.93" (303mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Payson, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.1 snowfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Payson is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:19 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:50 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 8.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Payson is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Payson, UT
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Payson, UT
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Payson, UT
- Average wind speed in March: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Payson, UT
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).
Average rainfall in March
Payson, UT
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Payson, UT
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Payson, UT
- Average snowfall in March: 3.78"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Payson, UT
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Payson, UT
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Payson, UT
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Payson, UT
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Payson, UT
- Average cloud cover in March: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in March
Payson, UT
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
