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
The shift into March in Ames, Iowa, is marked by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). The nights of March anticipate an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Ames, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ames, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ames are January through May, October through December. In Ames, in March, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Ames, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.2 days and aggregates up to 15.43" (392mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Ames is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:39 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 Ames, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.UV index
In Ames, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Ames?
What is the average humidity in March in Ames?
How many days does it rain in March in Ames?
How many days does it snow in March in Ames?
How many hours of daylight does Ames have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Ames?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Ames?
How long on average sun shines in March in Ames?
What is the UV index reading in March in Ames?
Average temperature in March
Ames, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Ames, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ames, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Ames, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Ames, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Ames, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ames, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ames, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ames, 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: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ames, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Ames, 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
Ames, 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 31).
Average visibility in March
Ames, 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).
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