Contents
- 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
Weather in March
Temperature
March's arrival signals a significant increase in average high-temperatures, soaring from February's icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). Throughout March nights, Leighton registers an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.1 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Leighton are January through May, October through December. In Leighton, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Leighton, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Leighton is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:35 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
The average sunshine in March in Leighton is 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Leighton is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Leighton in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Leighton?
How much does it rain in Leighton in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Leighton?
How many hours of daylight does Leighton have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Leighton?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Leighton?
How many hours of sunshine does Leighton have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Leighton?
Average temperature in March
Leighton, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Leighton, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Leighton, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Leighton, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Leighton, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
Leighton, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Leighton, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Leighton, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Leighton, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Leighton, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).
Average UV index in March
Leighton, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Leighton, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Leighton, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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