March weather forecastMelbourne, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Melbourne, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).Temperature
As Melbourne, Iowa, welcomes March, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Melbourne reports a consistent average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) throughout March nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Melbourne, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Melbourne, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102 days and collects up to 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Melbourne. In Melbourne, in March, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.9 snowfall days, and 4.92" (125mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Melbourne, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Melbourne, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:37 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
The average sunshine in March in Melbourne is 5.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Melbourne, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.5°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: 31.1°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 (13.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Melbourne, 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
Melbourne, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Melbourne, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Melbourne, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Melbourne, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Melbourne, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Melbourne, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Melbourne, 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 54min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Melbourne, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Melbourne, 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
Melbourne, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Melbourne, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
