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
The start of March brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). During March, Diagonal's temperature averages to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C) at night.Humidity
In Diagonal, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Diagonal, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Diagonal, there are 126.9 rainfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Diagonal, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Diagonal, there are 28.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Diagonal, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Diagonal, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Diagonal, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
In Diagonal, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Diagonal?
What is the average humidity in March in Diagonal?
How much does it rain in Diagonal in March?
How much does it snow in Diagonal in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Diagonal?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Diagonal?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Diagonal?
How long on average sun shines in March in Diagonal?
What is the UV index reading in March in Diagonal?
Average temperature in March
Diagonal, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Diagonal, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Diagonal, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Diagonal, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Diagonal, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Diagonal, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Diagonal, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Diagonal, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Diagonal, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Diagonal, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Diagonal, 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
Diagonal, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Diagonal, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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