March weather forecast
Dickens, IA

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Weather in March

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

Temperature

A shift in Dickens's weather is noticeable as February turns into March, with the average high temperature increases from a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C) to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). In Dickens, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

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, in Dickens, 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, in Dickens, 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 Dickens, the average length of the day in March 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.
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

The average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Dickens, 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: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dickens in March?

March temperatures in Dickens vary between a high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Dickens?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Dickens?

In March, in Dickens, Iowa, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Dickens?

In Dickens, Iowa, in March, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Dickens?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Dickens?

On the first day of March in Dickens, 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.

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

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.

How long on average sun shines in March in Dickens?

The average sunshine duration in March in Dickens, Iowa, is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in Dickens?

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

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).

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Average pressure in March
Dickens, IA

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).

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Average wind speed in March
Dickens, IA

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).

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Average humidity in March
Dickens, IA

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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Dickens, IA

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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Dickens, IA

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).

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Average snowfall in March
Dickens, IA

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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Dickens, IA

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).

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

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Dickens, IA

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).

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Average UV index in March
Dickens, IA

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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Dickens, IA

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).

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Average visibility in March
Dickens, IA

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).

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