March weather forecastWaukesha, WI
March
Weather in March
Come March, the weather starts showing the first signs of spring. Temperature records show readings starting to climb, heralding the end of the frosty weather. As the leftover winter snow melts, the city starts receiving rainfall over an average of 8 days. The city experiences a notable increase in daylight hours with increased sunshine periods, infusing life into the dormant flora. The gusts of wind that characterized the winter season also begin to subside.Temperature
The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March in Waukesha, Wisconsin, with an increase from a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C) in February to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). March sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
In Waukesha, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Waukesha, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.5 rainfall days, and 12.2" (310mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Waukesha. In Waukesha, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Waukesha, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.1 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:18 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 5.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).
Average pressure in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average rainfall in March: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average rainfall days in March: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Waukesha, WI
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Waukesha, WI
- 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).
