March weather forecastMartinsburg, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Martinsburg, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).Temperature
March signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, soaring from February's icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). In the month of March, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout March, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Martinsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.9 days and collects up to 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Martinsburg, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Martinsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Martinsburg is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Martinsburg, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Martinsburg, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
In Martinsburg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Martinsburg, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Martinsburg, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Martinsburg, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Martinsburg, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Martinsburg, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
Martinsburg, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Martinsburg, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Martinsburg, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Martinsburg, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Martinsburg, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Martinsburg, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Martinsburg, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Martinsburg, 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).





