March weather forecastBoone, IA
March
Weather in March
With the arrival of March, residents of Boone can glimpse the approach of spring. This month denotes a transition from the chilliness of winter, warming up to moderate temperatures. Notably, snowfall drops significantly to 0.98" (25mm), signaling a decrease in wintry conditions. The weather in Boone during this month is marked by lengthening daylight hours that eventually exceed the average night period by month-end. As the chill of winter recedes, the fresh spirit of spring begins to unfold.Temperature
The shift from February to March in Boone brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). In the month of March, the average low-temperature in Boone, Iowa, usually rests at a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Humidity
In Boone, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Boone, Iowa, in March, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.3 rainfall days, and 20.98" (533mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Boone are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In Boone, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Boone, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:40 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 6h.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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Boone, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.9°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 (26.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.7°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 (13.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Boone, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Boone, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Boone, 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 (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Boone, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Boone, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Boone, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Boone, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Boone, 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 0min
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).
Average sunshine days in March
Boone, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Boone, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Boone, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Boone, 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).





