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
As March arrives, Dakota City's weather displays a notable increase in high-temperatures, climbing from February's freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Dakota City witnesses an average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Dakota City, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dakota City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 25" (635mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Dakota City are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dakota City, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.2 days and aggregates up to 18.11" (460mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Dakota City, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 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 in Dakota City is 6h.UV index
In Dakota City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Dakota City in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Dakota City?
How much does it rain in Dakota City in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Dakota City?
What is the average length of the day in March in Dakota City?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Dakota City?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Dakota City?
How many hours of sunshine does Dakota City have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Dakota City?
Average temperature in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.1°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 (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Dakota City, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Dakota City, 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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