March weather forecastGreeley, IA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Greeley, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

With the transition into March, Greeley experiences a significant increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in February to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is recorded during the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Greeley is 79%.

Rainfall

In Greeley, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.7 rainfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Greeley, Iowa, in March, during 5 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Greeley, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.4 days and aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:30 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 5.9h.

UV index

In Greeley, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Greeley experiences an average high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In Greeley, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Greeley, in March, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

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.

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

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

  • Average high temperature in March: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Greeley, IA

  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Greeley, IA

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Greeley, IA

  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Greeley, IA

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Greeley, IA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Greeley, IA

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Greeley, IA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in March
Greeley, 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 54min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Greeley, IA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Greeley, IA

  • Average UV index in March: 3

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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Greeley, IA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Greeley, IA

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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