March weather forecastDickens, IA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Dickens, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.4°F (5.8°C) and min 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Dickens experiences a distinct temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C) to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). In March, the temperature drops to an average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In Dickens, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dickens, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.3 rainfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dickens, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.5 days and aggregates up to 11.14" (283mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Dickens, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Dickens experiences an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Dickens, during March, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

In Dickens, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Dickens, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

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

In Dickens, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

In Dickens, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dickens, IA

  • Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Dickens, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dickens, IA

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Dickens, IA

  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Dickens, IA

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Dickens, IA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dickens, IA

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dickens, IA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dickens, IA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Dickens, 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Dickens, IA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Dickens, 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).