March weather forecast
Fort Atkinson, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41°F (5°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

March signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, soaring from February's freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) to a cold 41°F (5°C). In Fort Atkinson, an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is recorded during March nights.

Humidity

In Fort Atkinson, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Atkinson, there are 149 rainfall days, and 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fort Atkinson. In Fort Atkinson, in March, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort Atkinson, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Atkinson, Iowa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:33 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 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Fort Atkinson?

The high-temperature, in March, in Fort Atkinson, records 41°F (5°C), while the low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Fort Atkinson?

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Fort Atkinson in March?

In Fort Atkinson, Iowa, in March, during 10.7 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Fort Atkinson?

In March, in Fort Atkinson, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Atkinson have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Fort Atkinson?

On the first day of March in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:33 pm CDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March in Fort Atkinson?

In Fort Atkinson, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Fort Atkinson?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average temperature in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average pressure in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average wind speed in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average humidity in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average rainfall in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average snowfall in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average UV index in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Fort Atkinson, IA

Average visibility in March - Fort Atkinson, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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