March weather forecastMarion, IA
March
Weather in March
As spring approaches, March sees an improvement in the weather at Marion, touching a high of 45.5°F (7.5°C). There's quite a significant reduction in snowfall, marking the transition from winter into spring. The skies also start to clear up, allowing for more daylight hours and consequently, a lot more direct sunlight. March winds vary in intensity, sometimes leading to outdoor activities being rescheduled. Climate changes significantly as March progresses, leaving behind the intense winter cold.Temperature
With the beginning of March, Marion's average high-temperature experiences a significant increase, moving from a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout the March nights, Marion encounters a low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Humidity
In Marion, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In March, in Marion, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Marion, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.9 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Marion, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. In Marion, in March, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44 snowfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Marion, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Marion, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Marion, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In Marion, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Marion, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Marion, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Marion, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Marion, IA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Marion, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
Marion, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Marion, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Marion, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Marion, 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 18min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Marion, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Marion, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Marion, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Marion, 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).
