March weather forecast
Bonaparte, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bonaparte, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, moving from a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C) in February to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). During March nights, Bonaparte witnesses a consistent average temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Bonaparte, Iowa, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bonaparte, in March, during 13 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bonaparte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.2 days and collects up to 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Bonaparte, Iowa. In Bonaparte, in March, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bonaparte, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Bonaparte, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 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 in Bonaparte is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Bonaparte?

Bonaparte in March has an average high-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Bonaparte?

In Bonaparte, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Bonaparte in March?

In Bonaparte, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bonaparte in March?

In March, in Bonaparte, Iowa, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in March in Bonaparte, Iowa, is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Bonaparte?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Bonaparte, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 pm CDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Bonaparte, Iowa, is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Bonaparte?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Bonaparte, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average temperature in March - Bonaparte, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.5°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 (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average pressure in March - Bonaparte, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average wind speed in March - Bonaparte, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

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

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Average humidity in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average humidity in March - Bonaparte, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average rainfall in March - Bonaparte, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Bonaparte, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average snowfall in March - Bonaparte, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Bonaparte, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Bonaparte, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bonaparte, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Bonaparte, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average UV index in March - Bonaparte, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Bonaparte, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Bonaparte, IA

Average visibility in March - Bonaparte, 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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