March weather forecast
Blakesburg, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Blakesburg, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 48.2°F (9°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

March is characterized by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). An average temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Blakesburg is 76%.

Rainfall

In Blakesburg, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Blakesburg, there are 119 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Blakesburg are January through May, October through December. In Blakesburg, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Blakesburg is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Blakesburg is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Blakesburg in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Blakesburg, is 48.2°F (9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Blakesburg?

The average relative humidity in March in Blakesburg is 76%.

How much does it rain in Blakesburg in March?

In March, in Blakesburg, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Blakesburg in March?

In Blakesburg, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

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

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Blakesburg?

On the first day of March in Blakesburg, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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 Blakesburg?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Blakesburg, Iowa, is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Blakesburg?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Blakesburg, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Blakesburg, IA

Average temperature in March - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Blakesburg, IA

Average pressure in March - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Blakesburg, IA

Average wind speed in March - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Blakesburg, IA

Average humidity in March - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Blakesburg, IA

Average rainfall in March - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in March
Blakesburg, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Blakesburg, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Blakesburg, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Blakesburg, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Blakesburg, 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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Blakesburg, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Blakesburg, IA

Average UV index in March - Blakesburg, 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
Blakesburg, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Blakesburg, IA

Average visibility in March - Blakesburg, 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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