March weather forecastCreston, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Creston, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).Temperature
Creston's March weather is marked by a distinct rise in high-temperatures, escalating from an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). An average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) is noted during the month of March.Humidity
In Creston, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Creston, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Creston. In Creston, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Creston, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Creston is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:41 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 6.1h.UV index
In Creston, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Creston, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Creston, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Creston, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Creston, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Creston, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Creston, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Creston, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Creston, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Creston, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Creston, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Creston, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Creston, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Creston, 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).
