March weather forecastDow City, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Dow City, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.4°F (8°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Temperature
In March, the meteorological conditions markedly change with the average high-temperature ascending from a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in February to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) throughout March.Humidity
In Dow City, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Dow City, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dow City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123 days and collects up to 24.72" (628mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dow City, in March, during 5.1 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dow City, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.Daylight
In Dow City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:46 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 is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Dow City, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).
Average pressure in March
Dow City, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dow City, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Dow City, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Dow City, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Dow City, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dow City, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.68"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dow City, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dow City, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dow City, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Dow City, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Dow City, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Dow City, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
