March weather forecast
Delaware, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Delaware, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 43°F (6.1°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a clear temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). Throughout the month of March, Delaware witnesses an average temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Delaware is 79%.

Rainfall

In Delaware, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.7 rainfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. 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 in Delaware is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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 March, the average sunshine in Delaware is 5.9h.

UV index

In Delaware, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Delaware during March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Delaware, is 43°F (6.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Delaware?

In Delaware, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in Delaware in March?

In Delaware, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Delaware?

In March, in Delaware, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Delaware have in March?

In Delaware, Iowa, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Delaware?

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Delaware?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Delaware, Iowa, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Delaware?

In Delaware, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March in Delaware?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Delaware is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Delaware, IA

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).

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Average pressure in March
Delaware, IA

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).

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Average wind speed in March
Delaware, IA

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).

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Average humidity in March
Delaware, IA

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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Delaware, IA

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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Delaware, IA

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).

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Average snowfall in March
Delaware, IA

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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Delaware, IA

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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Delaware, IA

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Delaware, IA

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).

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Average UV index in March
Delaware, IA

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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Delaware, IA

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).

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Average visibility in March
Delaware, IA

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).

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