March weather forecast
Chillicothe, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Chillicothe, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.2°F (9°C) and min 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). Chillicothe experiences a mean low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Chillicothe, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chillicothe, Iowa, there are 134.5 rainfall days, and 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Chillicothe. In March, in Chillicothe, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. In Chillicothe, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.5 days and aggregates up to 14.17" (360mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Chillicothe, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Chillicothe is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Chillicothe?

The high-temperature, in March, in Chillicothe, is 48.2°F (9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Chillicothe?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in Chillicothe in March?

In Chillicothe, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Chillicothe in March?

In Chillicothe, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Chillicothe have in March?

The average day length in March in Chillicothe is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Chillicothe?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Chillicothe, Iowa, is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Chillicothe?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Chillicothe, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average temperature in March - Chillicothe, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average pressure in March - Chillicothe, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average wind speed in March - Chillicothe, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average humidity in March - Chillicothe, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average rainfall in March - Chillicothe, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Chillicothe, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average snowfall in March - Chillicothe, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Chillicothe, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Chillicothe, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chillicothe, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Chillicothe, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average UV index in March - Chillicothe, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Chillicothe, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Chillicothe, IA

Average visibility in March - Chillicothe, 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).

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