March weather forecastMaxwell, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Maxwell, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Temperature
Maxwell experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C) in February to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). Throughout the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is noted.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Maxwell, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Maxwell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.1 days and collects up to 26.61" (676mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.3 snowfall days, and 14.13" (359mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
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 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 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
In Maxwell, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.UV index
In Maxwell, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk 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:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Maxwell, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Maxwell, 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
Maxwell, 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 (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Maxwell, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Maxwell, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in March
Maxwell, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Maxwell, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Maxwell, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Maxwell, 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: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Maxwell, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Maxwell, 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
Maxwell, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Maxwell, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
