March weather forecast
Fairfax, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairfax, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

As Fairfax welcomes March, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct rise, moving from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Nighttime temperatures in Fairfax consistently average a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Fairfax, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairfax, there are 120.7 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fairfax, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fairfax, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Fairfax, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:50 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Fairfax is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairfax in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fairfax are 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in Fairfax in March?

In Fairfax, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Fairfax?

In March, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfax have in March?

In Fairfax, Iowa, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Fairfax?

On the first day of March in Fairfax, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfax have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Fairfax, Iowa, is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fairfax, IA

Average temperature in March - Fairfax, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Fairfax, IA

Average pressure in March - Fairfax, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Fairfax, IA

Average wind speed in March - Fairfax, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Fairfax, IA

Average humidity in March - Fairfax, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Fairfax, IA

Average rainfall in March - Fairfax, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in March
Fairfax, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Fairfax, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Fairfax, IA

Average snowfall in March - Fairfax, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Fairfax, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Fairfax, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fairfax, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fairfax, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Fairfax, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Fairfax, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Fairfax, IA

Average UV index in March - Fairfax, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Fairfax, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Fairfax, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Fairfax, IA

Average visibility in March - Fairfax, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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