March weather forecast
Chelsea, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Chelsea, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is marked by a notable elevation in high-temperatures, rising from a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C) in February to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Chelsea's average low-temperature for the month of March records at a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In Chelsea, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Chelsea, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Chelsea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 29.49" (749mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Chelsea. In Chelsea, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chelsea, there are 39 snowfall days, and 16.69" (424mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chelsea, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Chelsea, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:34 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 Chelsea, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Chelsea?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Chelsea?

In March, the average relative humidity in Chelsea, Iowa, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March in Chelsea?

In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Chelsea?

In March, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Chelsea?

In March, the average day length in Chelsea is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Chelsea?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Chelsea, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Chelsea have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Chelsea?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Chelsea is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Chelsea, IA

Average temperature in March - Chelsea, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°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 (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Chelsea, IA

Average pressure in March - Chelsea, 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
Chelsea, IA

Average wind speed in March - Chelsea, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Chelsea, IA

Average humidity in March - Chelsea, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Chelsea, IA

Average rainfall in March - Chelsea, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in March
Chelsea, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Chelsea, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Chelsea, IA

Average snowfall in March - Chelsea, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Chelsea, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Chelsea, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 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
Chelsea, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chelsea, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Chelsea, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Chelsea, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Chelsea, IA

Average UV index in March - Chelsea, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Chelsea, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Chelsea, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Chelsea, IA

Average visibility in March - Chelsea, 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).

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