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
In Mapleton, stepping into March signifies a significant temperature increment, moving up from February's cold 32.2°F (0.1°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). An average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) marks the nights in Mapleton, Iowa throughout March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
In Mapleton, during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Mapleton. In Mapleton, Iowa, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mapleton, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.Daylight
In Mapleton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:48 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 March, the average sunshine in Mapleton is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Mapleton?
What is the average humidity in March in Mapleton?
How many days does it rain in March in Mapleton?
How many days does it snow in March in Mapleton?
What is the average length of the day in March in Mapleton?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Mapleton?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Mapleton?
How many hours of sunshine does Mapleton have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Mapleton?
Average temperature in March
Mapleton, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Mapleton, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Mapleton, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Mapleton, IA
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).
Average rainfall in March
Mapleton, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Mapleton, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mapleton, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mapleton, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mapleton, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mapleton, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in March
Mapleton, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Mapleton, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Mapleton, 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).
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