March weather forecastDelaware, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Delaware, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and max 43°F (6.1°C).Temperature
The onset of March witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in February to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). Delaware observes an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during March.Humidity
In Delaware, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Delaware, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Delaware, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Delaware, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Delaware, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.4 days and aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) 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 6:39 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Delaware, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Delaware, 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 moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in March
Delaware, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Delaware, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Delaware, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
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 (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Delaware, IA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Delaware, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Delaware, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Delaware, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Delaware, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Delaware, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Delaware, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Delaware, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Delaware, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Delaware, 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).
