March weather forecastWauwatosa, WI
March
Weather in March
March in Wauwatosa welcomes the early stages of spring, with warming temperatures and longer daylight hours. A gradual decrease in cloud cover continues from February, allowing more sunlight to soak the city. The rate of snowfall takes a substantial dive compared to the winter months, with only 0.28" (7mm) typically recorded in March. Despite the warming trend, cold winds remain a constant reminder of the region's northern latitude. The onset of April furthers the spring thaw, adding greenery to the landscape as life begins to flourish again.Temperature
As March sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). In March, Wauwatosa records an average nighttime temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Wauwatosa, during March, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. In Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.6 days and collects up to 5.83" (148mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. In Wauwatosa, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Wauwatosa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:17 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
In Wauwatosa, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.UV index
In Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Wauwatosa, WI
- Average high temperature in March: 40.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Wauwatosa, WI
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Wauwatosa, WI
- Average wind speed in March: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Wauwatosa, WI
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Wauwatosa, WI
- Average rainfall in March: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.75").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.28").
Average rainfall days in March
Wauwatosa, WI
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (9.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Wauwatosa, WI
- Average snowfall in March: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Wauwatosa, WI
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wauwatosa, 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 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Wauwatosa, WI
- Average sunshine days in March: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Wauwatosa, WI
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Wauwatosa, WI
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Wauwatosa, 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).
