March weather forecast
Balfour, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Balfour, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average low of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

In March, the meteorological conditions markedly change with the average high-temperature ascending from a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). Balfour observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Balfour, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Balfour, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. In Balfour, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.3 days and aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Balfour is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:47 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 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Balfour is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Balfour?

The high-temperature, in March, in Balfour, records 49.8°F (9.9°C), while the low-temperature is 33.6°F (0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Balfour?

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How many days does it rain in March in Balfour?

In March, in Balfour, Iowa, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Balfour?

In March, in Balfour, Iowa, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Balfour?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Balfour?

On the first day of March in Balfour, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Balfour?

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Balfour?

The average sunshine duration in March in Balfour is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Balfour?

In Balfour, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Balfour, IA

Average temperature in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.6°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).

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Average pressure in March
Balfour, IA

Average pressure in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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).

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Average wind speed in March
Balfour, IA

Average wind speed in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Balfour, IA

Average humidity in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in March
Balfour, IA

Average rainfall in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in March
Balfour, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Balfour, IA

Average snowfall in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Balfour, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Balfour, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Balfour, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Balfour, IA

Average UV index in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Balfour, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Balfour, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Balfour, IA

Average visibility in March - Balfour, 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).

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