March weather forecast
Dover Mills, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Dover Mills, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

March brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). In March, Dover Mills experiences a temperature dip to an average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Dover Mills, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dover Mills, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.5 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dover Mills, during March, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dover Mills, there are 59.9 snowfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Dover Mills is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Dover Mills is 5.8h.

UV index

In Dover Mills, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Dover Mills?

The high-temperature, in March, in Dover Mills, records 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Dover Mills?

The average relative humidity in March in Dover Mills, Iowa, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Dover Mills?

In Dover Mills, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dover Mills in March?

In Dover Mills, during March, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Dover Mills?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Dover Mills?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:32 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Dover Mills, 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 Dover Mills?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Dover Mills is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Dover Mills?

In Dover Mills, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average temperature in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average pressure in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average wind speed in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average humidity in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average rainfall in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average snowfall in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 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
Dover Mills, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dover Mills, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average UV index in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Dover Mills, IA

Average visibility in March - Dover Mills, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).

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