March weather forecastAshton, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Ashton, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Temperature
The shift into March brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) in February to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Ashton observes an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) during March.Humidity
In Ashton, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Ashton, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.1 rainfall days, and 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout March, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ashton, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.8 days and aggregates up to 19.21" (488mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:49 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 Ashton, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
In Ashton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Ashton, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.6°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 (9.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Ashton, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ashton, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Ashton, IA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Ashton, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Ashton, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ashton, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ashton, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ashton, 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 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ashton, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Ashton, 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 and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Ashton, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Ashton, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
