March weather forecastFarmington, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Farmington, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.5°F (1.4°C) and max 49.6°F (9.8°C).Temperature
March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Farmington experiences an average temperature drop to a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C) during March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Farmington, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Farmington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.4 days and collects up to 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Farmington, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. In Farmington, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Farmington, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.7 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Farmington, Iowa, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Farmington, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Farmington is 6.5h.UV index
In Farmington, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Farmington, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Farmington, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Farmington, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Farmington, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Farmington, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").
Average rainfall days in March
Farmington, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Farmington, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Farmington, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
Farmington, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
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
Farmington, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Farmington, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Farmington, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Farmington, 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).
