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
March is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in February to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). The month of March records an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in Dougherty.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Dougherty is 78%.Rainfall
In Dougherty, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Dougherty, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dougherty, Iowa, there are 56 snowfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Dougherty is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Dougherty, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:37 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 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
Is March cold in Dougherty?
What is the average humidity in March in Dougherty?
How much does it rain in Dougherty in March?
How much does it snow in Dougherty in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Dougherty?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Dougherty?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Dougherty?
How long on average sun shines in March in Dougherty?
What is the UV index reading in March in Dougherty?
Average temperature in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.9°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 (10.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.66"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dougherty, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Dougherty, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
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