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 is marked by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). In Athelstan, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Athelstan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Athelstan. In Athelstan, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Athelstan, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In Athelstan, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Athelstan in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Athelstan?
How many days does it rain in March in Athelstan?
How many days does it snow in March in Athelstan?
How many hours of daylight does Athelstan have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Athelstan?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Athelstan?
How many hours of sunshine does Athelstan have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Athelstan?
Average temperature in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Athelstan, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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