March weather forecastIndependence, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Independence, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C).Temperature
March signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, soaring from February's freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Independence's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
In Independence, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.6 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Independence, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.9 days and aggregates up to 18.43" (468mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Independence, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.5°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: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Independence, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Independence, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Independence, IA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Independence, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.81"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in March
Independence, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Independence, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Independence, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Independence, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Independence, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January, October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Independence, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Independence, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Independence, 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).
