March weather forecastDe Soto, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in De Soto, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 32°F (0°C).Temperature
The changeover to March signals a significant increase in the average high-temperature, rising from a cold 32°F (0°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). De Soto throughout March, records an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C).Humidity
In De Soto, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In De Soto, during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In De Soto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.7 days and collects up to 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In De Soto, during the entire year, snow falls for 32 days and aggregates up to 7.32" (186mm) of snow.Daylight
In De Soto, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:40 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 is 6.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
De Soto, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
De Soto, 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
De Soto, 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 months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
De Soto, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
De Soto, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
De Soto, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
De Soto, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
De Soto, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
De Soto, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
De Soto, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).
Average UV index in March
De Soto, 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
De Soto, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
De Soto, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
