The weather in March in Minnesota
It's cold in March in Minnesota with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -4°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -16°C and -4°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Minnesota, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2021, Minnesota reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -22°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -32°C to a highest value of 6°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 13 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. Of the total precipitation, about 15 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in March for Minnesota
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Minnesota. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
Minnesota | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 3°C | 11°C |
Max. temperature | 9°C | 14°C |
Min. temperature | -16°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 13 mm | 63 mm |
Rainy days | 4 days | 10 days |
Total snowfall | 15 cm | 7 cm |
Snowy days | 8 days | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Minnesota with really cold temps, averaging around 0°C during the day and nights dipping to about -11°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 5°C, with nights around -6°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Minnesota is around 5°C, while nighttime temps are about -5°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Minnesota, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Minnesota
Temperature in March in Minnesota over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Minnesota, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in Minnesota
Total precipitation in March in Minnesota over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Minnesota
Snowfall in March in Minnesota per year
Daily UV index in March in Minnesota
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Minnesota, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Minnesota by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Minnesota. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.