March weather forecastIndianola, IA
March
Weather in March
Shaking off the winter coat, March in Indianola, Iowa witnesses a swift transition marked by a notable increase in average high temperature to 47.8°F (8.8°C). Rainfall takes over the city, replacing the drifting snowflakes with spring showers. A combination of these spring rains and extending daylight hours yields fresh, burgeoning blooms. The remnants of winter bid adieu, making way for the budding season. The weather metamorphosis from winter to spring grabs the spotlight in March.Temperature
The start of March is characterized by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). In March, Indianola experiences a temperature dip to an average of 32.5°F (0.3°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Indianola, Iowa, in March, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.9 snowfall days, and 10.12" (257mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Indianola, Iowa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:38 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 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Indianola, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Indianola, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Indianola, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Indianola, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Indianola, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Indianola, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Indianola, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Indianola, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Indianola, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min
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
Indianola, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Indianola, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Indianola, 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 July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Indianola, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
