March weather forecastCresco, IA
March
Weather in March
The anticipation for a change in weather condition picks up with the arrival of March in Cresco. Increases in daylight and sunshine hours usher in a sense of spring fever. However, it is worth noticing that March boasts one of the highest rainfall numbers, with precipitation reaching up to 1.69" (43mm). With the increase in temperature, the snow begins to slowly disappear. Though it's still on the cooler side, the promise of spring is undoubtedly in the air.Temperature
March is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C) in February to a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 26.6°F (-3°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cresco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.5 days and collects up to 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cresco, in March, during 9.6 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cresco, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.5 days and aggregates up to 25.43" (646mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 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
The average sunshine in March is 5.6h.UV index
In Cresco, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Cresco, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in March
Cresco, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Cresco, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Cresco, IA
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Cresco, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
Cresco, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cresco, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.23"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cresco, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cresco, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cresco, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Cresco, IA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Cresco, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Cresco, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).
