March weather forecastAlbion, IA

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Albion, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 44.8°F (7.1°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a clear temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). Albion observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Albion, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.2 rainfall days, and 16.18" (411mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In Albion, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 6.97" (177mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Albion, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Albion, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health 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. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Albion, is 44.8°F (7.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.2°F (-1°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Albion, during March, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

In March, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:37 pm CDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Albion, IA

  • Average high temperature in March: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Albion, IA

  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Albion, IA

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Albion, IA

  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Albion, IA

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Albion, IA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Albion, IA

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Albion, IA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in March
Albion, IA

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Albion, IA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Albion, IA

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Albion, IA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Albion, IA

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).