March weather forecastMinden, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Minden, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.5°F (0.3°C) and max 48.2°F (9°C).Temperature
In Minden, stepping into March signifies a significant temperature increment, moving up from February's icy 32.4°F (0.2°C) to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). During March, Minden's temperature averages to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) at night.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In Minden, in March, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 26.57" (675mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Minden, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Minden, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.8 days and aggregates up to 13.82" (351mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Minden, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Minden, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In Minden, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Minden, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.5°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 (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Minden, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Minden, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Minden, IA
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Minden, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Minden, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Minden, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Minden, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Minden, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Minden, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Minden, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Minden, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Minden, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
