March sees an easing of winter weather at Salt Lake City, Utah. Every day warms to above freezing and severely cold temperatures are not expected now. Show This page gives detailed information on the typical March temperature, precipitation, sun, humidity, wind and storms for Salt Lake City. The numbers here are historical averages based on climate data gathered at the Salt Lake City International Airport, located a few miles northwest of the city's center. Temperature
The temperature rises nearly every day in March to over 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) at Salt Lake City. The city averages ten days this month when the thermometer reaches into the 60s °F (over 16 °C). The temperature dips to 20 °F (-8 °C) or below on just 1 night, on average. But March does not normally get as cold as 10 °F (-12 °C). Precipitation
Half the time, Salt Lake City receives 1.1 to 2.5 inches (28 to 63 mm) of precipitation in March. One in four years has drier weather, while another one in four is wetter.
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| 5.9 in | total snowfall | 15 cm |
| 4 days | with new snow |
March's snowfall varies a lot from year to year in Salt Lake City. Between 2.8 and 8 inches (7 to 21 cm) of fresh snow arrives in half the years. Less new snow lands in one out of four Marches, while another twenty-five percent are snowier.
Salt Lake City typically has at least an inch (2.5 cm) of snow accumulated on the ground for 2 days this month.
Sun
| 64 % | sunshine |
| 7 days | clear skies |
The sun's rays reach the ground in Salt Lake City during 64 percent of daylight hours on average in March, for a total of 237 hours in the month. Typically on 7 days this month the sky is mainly clear, with at most 30 percent cloud cover.
Sunlight in March at Salt Lake City lasts for 11 hours and 58 minutes a day on average. The shortest day of the month is the 1st with 11 hours and 18 minutes of daylight. By the end of the month, the days have lengthened to 12:39 from sunrise to sunset. These durations can vary by a minute or two from year to year.
Humidity
| 60 % | March average humidity |
The relative humidity in Salt Lake City during March usually peaks at 70 percent in the morning then drops to 46 percent in the afternoon.
| Local Time | 2 am | 5 am | 8 am | 11 am | 2 pm | 5 pm | 8 pm | 11 pm |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 68 | 52 | 46 | 47 | 62 | 67 |
Wind
| 9.3 mph | March wind speed average | 15.0 kph |
March is a little windier than most other months in Salt Lake City.
Storms
| 2 days | snowfall of 1 inch (2.5 cm) or more |
| 2 days | with thunderstorms in March |
Salt Lake City has a storm about once a decade in March that leaves 5 inches (13 cm) or more of snow. Blizzards that dump over 10 inches (25 cm) of snow are not expected here this month.
March, the first month of the spring in Salt Lake City, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average high of 46.6°F (8.1°C).
Temperature
In Salt Lake City, the average high-temperature in March marginally rises from a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in February to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). The average low-temperature, in March, is 32.5°F (0.3°C).
Humidity
In Salt Lake City, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.
Rainfall
March is the month with the most rainfall in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rain falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.
Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Salt Lake City. In March, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 10.39" (264mm) of snow is accumulated.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:18 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Salt Lake City, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:51 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 13. 2022, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to
MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 6. 2022, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
Sunshine
In Salt Lake City, the average sunshine in March is 8.5h.
UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Salt Lake City is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5
symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck.
Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
