March weather forecastBelle Plaine, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Belle Plaine, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
March signals a clear temperature escalation, with average high-temperatures advancing from February's freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). During March, the nighttime temperature in Belle Plaine averages of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
In Belle Plaine, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Belle Plaine, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Belle Plaine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 29.49" (749mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Belle Plaine, in March, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Belle Plaine, during the entire year, snow falls for 39 days and aggregates up to 16.69" (424mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Belle Plaine is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Belle Plaine, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:34 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 Belle Plaine, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Belle Plaine is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Belle Plaine, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Belle Plaine, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
