March weather - Spring 2024

Weather in March
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Average pressure in March
Average wind speed in March
Average humidity in March
Average rainfall in March
Average rainfall days in March
Average snowfall in March
Average snowfall days in March
Average daylight in March
Average sunshine in March
Average sunshine days in March
Average UV index in March
Average cloud cover in March
Average visibility in March

A beautiful park in spring next to the John A Roebling suspension bridge in Cincinnati, Ohio

Weather in March

If January and February are the cold, crisp inhale of the year, March is undoubtedly the warming sigh of relief in Cincinnati. As the transition from winter to spring begins, the chill in the air recedes and the environment gradually softens. The highlight of a warming month is the rise in temperatures to a less frosty range of 35.4°F (1.9°C) to 51.4°F (10.8°C). With the snow largely behind it, the city bids farewell to winter, and the visual transition prompts a rise in outdoor activities as a spirited salute to the springtime ahead.

Temperature

March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). During March, Cincinnati sees a mean low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, in Cincinnati, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.9 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cincinnati are January through April, November and December. In March, in Cincinnati, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cincinnati, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.7 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cincinnati, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Cincinnati, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

In Cincinnati, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Cincinnati?

In Cincinnati, 51.4°F (10.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.4°F (1.9°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Cincinnati?

In Cincinnati, Ohio, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Cincinnati?

In March, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Cincinnati in March?

In Cincinnati, in March, during 3.2 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in March in Cincinnati is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Cincinnati?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Cincinnati have in March?

In Cincinnati, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Cincinnati?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

40.8°F 4.9°C

51.4°F 10.8°C

63.7°F 17.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.1mph 14.6km/h

8.8mph 14.2km/h

9mph 14.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.2

14.8

13.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Cincinnati, OH

Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cincinnati, OH

Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Cincinnati, OH

Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cincinnati, OH

Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cincinnati, OH

Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cincinnati, OH

Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Cincinnati, OH

Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Cincinnati, OH

Average snowfall days in March: 3.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cincinnati, OH

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cincinnati, OH

Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cincinnati, OH

Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
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
Cincinnati, OH

Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Cincinnati, OH

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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March weather forecast
Cincinnati, OH

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