March weather forecastCentralia, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Centralia, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Temperature
The changeover to March signals a significant increase in the average high-temperature, rising from a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Centralia's average low-temperature is measured at a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C) during March.Humidity
In Centralia, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Centralia, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Centralia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 27.4" (696mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. In Centralia, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.9 days and aggregates up to 17.09" (434mm) of snow.Daylight
In Centralia, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 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 is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Centralia is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Centralia, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Centralia, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Centralia, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Centralia, IA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Centralia, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.61"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").
Average rainfall days in March
Centralia, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Centralia, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Centralia, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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
Centralia, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Centralia, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Centralia, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Centralia, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Centralia, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
