March weather forecast
Charles City, IA

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Weather in March

The imminent arrival of spring is felt in Charles City with the March weather showing definitive signs of warming. The shift from the biting temperatures of February is profound, accelerating the melting of the snow that beautifully mantles the city. As the snowfall drops significantly to 3.07" (78mm), the city's landscape transforms. There’s an undeniable increase in the daylight hours, which suffuses the city with a growing air of cheerfulness. Therefore, March heralds the rebirth of nature, setting the stage for the colorful and vibrant promise of spring.

Temperature

March's arrival is marked by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) in February to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Charles City, in March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Charles City is 80%.

Rainfall

In Charles City, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Charles City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.1 days and collects up to 27.32" (694mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Charles City. In March, in Charles City, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated. In Charles City, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.5 days and aggregates up to 25.04" (636mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Charles City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Charles City, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:36 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

In Charles City, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Charles City is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Charles City?

The high-temperature, in March, in Charles City, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Charles City?

In Charles City, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Charles City?

In Charles City, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Charles City in March?

In Charles City, Iowa, in March, during 8.7 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Charles City have in March?

In Charles City, Iowa, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Charles City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Charles City, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:36 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Charles City is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March in Charles City?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Charles City, IA

Average temperature in March - Charles City, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Charles City, IA

Average pressure in March - Charles City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Charles City, IA

Average wind speed in March - Charles City, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

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).

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Average humidity in March
Charles City, IA

Average humidity in March - Charles City, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Charles City, IA

Average rainfall in March - Charles City, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in March
Charles City, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Charles City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Charles City, IA

Average snowfall in March - Charles City, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Charles City, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Charles City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Charles City, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Charles City, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Charles City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Charles City, IA

Average UV index in March - Charles City, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Charles City, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Charles City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Charles City, IA

Average visibility in March - Charles City, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and December (5mi).

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