March weather forecastEmerson, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Emerson, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.5°F (9.7°C) and min 33.3°F (0.7°C).Temperature
In March, the average high-temperature increases considerably from an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) is expected.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.2 rainfall days, and 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Emerson, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Emerson, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 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
In Emerson, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Emerson, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Emerson, 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
Emerson, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Emerson, IA
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Emerson, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Emerson, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Emerson, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Emerson, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Emerson, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Emerson, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Emerson, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Emerson, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Emerson, 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).
