March weather forecastWest Bend, WI
March
Weather in March
March signals the transition from winter to spring in West Bend. With an increase in average temperatures from 15.8°F (-9°C) to 39.4°F (4.1°C), the substantial rise creates perceptible warmth when compared to the first two months of the year. Lesser snowfall marks this transition and paves the way for increased rainfall. Wind speeds continue to decrease and daylight starts to increase. The number of sunshine hours also witness an upward trend providing some respite from the lingering winter chills.Temperature
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in February to a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C). Nighttime temperature in West Bend, Wisconsin, experiences an average drop to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) in March.Humidity
In West Bend, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.Rainfall
In West Bend, Wisconsin, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Bend, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Bend, Wisconsin. In West Bend, in March, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.3 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, in West Bend, sunrise is at 6:34 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
In West Bend, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
West Bend, WI
- Average high temperature in March: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in March
West Bend, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
West Bend, WI
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
West Bend, WI
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in March
West Bend, WI
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
West Bend, WI
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Bend, WI
- Average snowfall in March: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Bend, WI
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Bend, WI
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 48min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Bend, WI
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
West Bend, WI
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
West Bend, WI
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
West Bend, 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).
