March weather forecastElkhart, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Elkhart, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and max 46.8°F (8.2°C).Temperature
March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from February's freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). During March, Elkhart sees a mean low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).Humidity
In Elkhart, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Elkhart, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elkhart, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.8 days and collects up to 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elkhart, in March, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Elkhart, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.2 days and aggregates up to 13.94" (354mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Elkhart, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Elkhart is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Elkhart, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Elkhart, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Elkhart, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Elkhart, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Elkhart, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Elkhart, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Elkhart, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Elkhart, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elkhart, 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 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 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Elkhart, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Elkhart, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Elkhart, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Elkhart, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
