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
With the onset of March, Bancroft experiences a noticeable temperature shift, with the average high-temperature advancing from a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C) in February to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Bancroft records an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) throughout the nights in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Bancroft is 78%.Rainfall
In Bancroft, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bancroft, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.5 days and collects up to 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Bancroft, during March, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) 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 6:51 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Bancroft, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:58 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 Bancroft, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Bancroft in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Bancroft?
How many days does it rain in March in Bancroft?
How many days does it snow in March in Bancroft?
What is the average length of the day in March in Bancroft?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Bancroft?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Bancroft?
How many hours of sunshine does Bancroft have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Bancroft?
Average temperature in March
Bancroft, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°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 (10.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Bancroft, IA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Bancroft, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Bancroft, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Bancroft, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Bancroft, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bancroft, 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 0min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Bancroft, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Bancroft, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Bancroft, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Bancroft, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
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