Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
An increase in the average high-temperature marks March, surging from February's subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). During March, Grimes observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Grimes, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Grimes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.6 days and collects up to 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Grimes are January through May, October through December. In Grimes, in March, during 4.4 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Grimes, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.Daylight
In Grimes, 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 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:39 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Grimes is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Grimes?
What is the average humidity in March in Grimes?
How many days does it rain in March in Grimes?
How much does it snow in Grimes in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Grimes?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Grimes?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Grimes?
How long on average sun shines in March in Grimes?
How high is the UV index in March in Grimes?
Average temperature in March
Grimes, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Grimes, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Grimes, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Grimes, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Grimes, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Grimes, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Grimes, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Grimes, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Grimes, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- 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 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Grimes, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Grimes, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Grimes, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Grimes, 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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