March weather forecast
Blue Grass, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Blue Grass, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, a clear upsurge in temperatures is observed, with average highs advancing from a cold 32°F (0°C) to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). During March, the temperature is averaged to a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Blue Grass, in March, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Blue Grass, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Blue Grass, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. In Blue Grass, during March, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Blue Grass, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.2 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Blue Grass, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Blue Grass, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Blue Grass is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Blue Grass in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Blue Grass, is 46.4°F (8°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Blue Grass?

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

How much does it rain in Blue Grass in March?

In Blue Grass, during March, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Blue Grass in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Blue Grass have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Blue Grass?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Blue Grass is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Blue Grass?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Blue Grass is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average temperature in March - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average pressure in March - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average wind speed in March - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average humidity in March - Blue Grass, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average rainfall in March - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average snowfall in March - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Blue Grass, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average UV index in March - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Blue Grass, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Blue Grass, IA

Average visibility in March - Blue Grass, 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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