March weather forecast
Emporia, KS

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Weather in March

March ushers in the Spring season in Emporia. The shift from cold to milder temperatures becomes evident, but residents can still expect a fair bit of rainfall with an average of 1.97" (50mm). This month serves as a transitional period from the harsh winter to a milder spring. Warmer temperatures begin to grace the city, prompting the bursting of early spring blooms. The increase in daylight hours heralds the upcoming summer season.

Temperature

An increase in the average high-temperature marks March, moving from February's chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C). Emporia, in March, observes a steady average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

In Emporia, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

Rainfall

In Emporia, in March, during 12.1 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Emporia, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Emporia are January through May, October through December. In Emporia, in March, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Emporia, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.8 days and aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Emporia is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Emporia, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:47 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 Emporia, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Emporia, Kansas, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Emporia in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Emporia, is 56.1°F (13.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39°F (3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Emporia?

The average relative humidity in March in Emporia is 69%.

How much does it rain in Emporia in March?

In March, in Emporia, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout March, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Emporia?

In Emporia, in March, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Emporia?

In Emporia, Kansas, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Emporia?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Emporia?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Emporia have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Emporia is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Emporia?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Emporia, Kansas, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Emporia, KS

Average temperature in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39°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 (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Emporia, KS

Average pressure in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Emporia, KS

Average wind speed in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Emporia, KS

Average humidity in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in March
Emporia, KS

Average rainfall in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in March
Emporia, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Emporia, KS

Average snowfall in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Emporia, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Emporia, KS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Emporia, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Emporia, KS

Average UV index in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Emporia, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Emporia, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in March
Emporia, KS

Average visibility in March - Emporia, KS
  • 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).

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