March weather forecastHoly Cross, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Holy Cross, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average high of 42.8°F (6°C).Temperature
The onset of March brings a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C) in February to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Holy Cross experiences a consistent average temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) throughout the nights in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Holy Cross is 79%.Rainfall
In March, in Holy Cross, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Holy Cross, there are 150.8 rainfall days, and 32.4" (823mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Holy Cross. In Holy Cross, during March, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Holy Cross, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.4 days and aggregates up to 22.4" (569mm) of snow.Daylight
In Holy Cross, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 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 Holy Cross, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In Holy Cross, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Holy Cross, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°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 (12.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Holy Cross, 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
Holy Cross, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Holy Cross, 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 (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Holy Cross, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
Holy Cross, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Holy Cross, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.4"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Holy Cross, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Holy Cross, 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: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Holy Cross, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Holy Cross, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Holy Cross, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
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
Holy Cross, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
