March weather forecastBuchanan, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Buchanan, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 46°F (7.8°C) and min 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Temperature
Buchanan's transition into March is marked by a clear temperature shift, advancing from a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in February to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). The average temperature during March nights dips to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Humidity
In Buchanan, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Buchanan, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Buchanan, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Buchanan, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Buchanan, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.Daylight
In Buchanan, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:29 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 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Buchanan is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in March
Buchanan, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.3°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 (14.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Buchanan, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Buchanan, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Buchanan, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Buchanan, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").
Average rainfall days in March
Buchanan, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Buchanan, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Buchanan, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Buchanan, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Buchanan, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Buchanan, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Buchanan, 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).
Average visibility in March
Buchanan, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
