March weather forecastDana, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Dana, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, Dana's weather experiences a distinct temperature rise, moving from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Dana, in March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Dana, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dana, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dana, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.1 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Dana, 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 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of March, 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 Dana, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Dana, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Dana, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dana, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Dana, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Dana, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Dana, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dana, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dana, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dana, 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: 5h and 54min
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).
Average sunshine days in March
Dana, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Dana, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Dana, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Dana, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
