March weather forecastMeriden, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Meriden, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, Meriden experiences a distinct temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Meriden, in March, observes a steady average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Meriden, in March, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Meriden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Meriden, in March, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Meriden, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 10.67" (271mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:48 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 Meriden, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
In Meriden, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected 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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Meriden, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in March
Meriden, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Meriden, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Meriden, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Meriden, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Meriden, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Meriden, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Meriden, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Meriden, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Meriden, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Meriden, 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
Meriden, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Meriden, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
