March weather forecast
Fruitland, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Fruitland, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

Fruitland's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). During March, Fruitland records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In Fruitland, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fruitland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.8 days and collects up to 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fruitland, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Fruitland, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.1 days and aggregates up to 16.38" (416mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:29 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 Fruitland, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Fruitland is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fruitland in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fruitland are 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Fruitland?

The average relative humidity in March in Fruitland is 75%.

How much does it rain in Fruitland in March?

In Fruitland, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fruitland in March?

In Fruitland, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fruitland have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Fruitland?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Fruitland, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fruitland, 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 Fruitland?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Fruitland?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fruitland, IA

Average temperature in March - Fruitland, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Fruitland, IA

Average pressure in March - Fruitland, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Fruitland, IA

Average wind speed in March - Fruitland, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Fruitland, IA

Average humidity in March - Fruitland, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Fruitland, IA

Average rainfall in March - Fruitland, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in March
Fruitland, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Fruitland, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Fruitland, IA

Average snowfall in March - Fruitland, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Fruitland, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Fruitland, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 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
Fruitland, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fruitland, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Fruitland, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Fruitland, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Fruitland, IA

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Fruitland, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Fruitland, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Fruitland, IA

Average visibility in March - Fruitland, 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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