March weather forecastBurlington, IA
March
Weather in March
Unlike the harsh winter months, March in Burlington is known for its mild weather. Temperature begins its ascension, melting the last vestiges of winter snow, falling down to an average of 1.5" (38mm). A beautiful transition period, March marks the arrival of spring with bursts of color as gardens start to bloom. The days are longer, the skies clearer, and daily life starts to throb with a renewed energy. March, in Burlington, is a reassurance that warmer, sunnier days are right around the corner.Temperature
The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C) in February to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). Burlington throughout March, records an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Burlington, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Burlington, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.6 days and collects up to 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Burlington, in March, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Burlington, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.5 days and aggregates up to 11.77" (299mm) of snow.Daylight
In Burlington, Iowa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Burlington is 6.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Burlington, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in March
Burlington, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Burlington, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Burlington, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Burlington, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").
Average rainfall days in March
Burlington, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Burlington, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Burlington, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Burlington, 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 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Burlington, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Burlington, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Burlington, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
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).
Average visibility in March
Burlington, 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).
