March weather forecastBaxter, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Baxter, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and max 46°F (7.8°C).Temperature
The shift into March is marked by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Baxter, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Baxter, during March, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Baxter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Baxter are January through May, October through December. In March, in Baxter, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout March, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. In Baxter, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.2 days and aggregates up to 14.02" (356mm) of snow.Daylight
In Baxter, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Baxter, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:37 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 March, the average sunshine in Baxter, Iowa, is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Baxter is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Average temperature in March
Baxter, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46°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: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Baxter, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Baxter, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Baxter, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Baxter, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Baxter, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Baxter, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Baxter, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Baxter, 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: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Baxter, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Baxter, 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
Baxter, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Baxter, 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).
