Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
In Colfax, the onset of March is marked by an increased average high-temperature, escalating from February's freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Colfax experiences a mean temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) during March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Colfax, Iowa, is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Colfax, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.4 days and collects up to 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colfax, in March, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.7 snowfall days, and 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Colfax is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Colfax, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:37 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 6.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Colfax?
What is the average humidity in March in Colfax?
How many days does it rain in March in Colfax?
How much does it snow in Colfax in March?
How many hours of daylight does Colfax have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Colfax?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Colfax?
How many hours of sunshine does Colfax have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Colfax?
Average temperature in March
Colfax, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Colfax, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Colfax, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Colfax, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Colfax, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Colfax, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Colfax, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Colfax, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Colfax, 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: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Colfax, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Colfax, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Colfax, 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 July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Colfax, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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