March weather forecastHomestead, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Homestead, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46°F (7.8°C) and min 31.6°F (-0.2°C).Temperature
The shift into March is marked by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Homestead experiences a consistent average temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) throughout the nights in March.Humidity
In Homestead, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Homestead, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Homestead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Homestead, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.1 days and aggregates up to 15.43" (392mm) 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 6:40 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Homestead, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 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 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in March
Homestead, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Homestead, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Homestead, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Homestead, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Homestead, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Homestead, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Homestead, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Homestead, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Homestead, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Homestead, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Homestead, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Homestead, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Homestead, 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).
