March weather forecastAlden, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Alden, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and max 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
The transition from February to March brings a clear temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). Alden, in March, observes a steady average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Alden, in March, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.4 snowfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Alden, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:38 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 is 5.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Alden, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Alden, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Alden, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Alden, IA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Alden, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
Alden, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Alden, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Alden, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alden, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Alden, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Alden, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Alden, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Alden, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
