March weather forecastMediapolis, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Mediapolis, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48°F (8.9°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).Temperature
As February transitions into March, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Mediapolis reports an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
In Mediapolis, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mediapolis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mediapolis, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Mediapolis, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 9.57" (243mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Mediapolis, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:29 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 is 6.4h.UV index
In Mediapolis, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Mediapolis, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 48°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.4°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 (17.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Mediapolis, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Mediapolis, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Mediapolis, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Mediapolis, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Mediapolis, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mediapolis, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mediapolis, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mediapolis, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mediapolis, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Mediapolis, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Mediapolis, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Mediapolis, 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).
