March weather forecast
Grand River, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Grand River, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Grand River's average high-temperature witnesses a clear rise, advancing from February's cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C). Grand River's temperature in March lowers to a consistent average of 33.4°F (0.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Grand River, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Grand River, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In Grand River, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Grand River, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.2 days and aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Grand River, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:40 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 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Grand River in March?

In Grand River, 48.9°F (9.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Grand River?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Grand River in March?

In March, in Grand River, Iowa, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Grand River in March?

In Grand River, in March, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Grand River?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Grand River?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Grand River, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.

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

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

In Grand River, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Grand River?

In Grand River, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Grand River, IA

Average temperature in March - Grand River, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Grand River, IA

Average pressure in March - Grand River, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Grand River, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Grand River, IA

Average humidity in March - Grand River, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Grand River, IA

Average rainfall in March - Grand River, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in March
Grand River, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Grand River, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Grand River, IA

Average snowfall in March - Grand River, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Grand River, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Grand River, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Grand River, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Grand River, 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 1min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Grand River, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Grand River, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Grand River, IA

Average UV index in March - Grand River, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Grand River, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Grand River, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Grand River, IA

Average visibility in March - Grand River, 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).

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