March weather forecast
Monona, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Monona, is an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°F (-2.8°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival sees a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout the month of March, Monona observes an average nighttime temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In Monona, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Monona, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Monona, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 31.85" (809mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Monona, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated. In Monona, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.9 days and aggregates up to 25.67" (652mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Monona, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Monona, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Monona, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In Monona, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Monona in March?

March temperatures in Monona vary between a high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Monona?

In March, the average relative humidity in Monona is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March in Monona?

In Monona, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Monona?

In Monona, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Monona have in March?

The average day length in March in Monona is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Monona?

On the first day of March in Monona, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:31 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Monona?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Monona, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Monona have in March?

In Monona, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Monona?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Monona, IA

Average temperature in March - Monona, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

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Average pressure in March
Monona, IA

Average pressure in March - Monona, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Monona, IA

Average wind speed in March - Monona, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Monona, IA

Average humidity in March - Monona, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Monona, IA

Average rainfall in March - Monona, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in March
Monona, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Monona, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Monona, IA

Average snowfall in March - Monona, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Monona, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Monona, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Monona, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Monona, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Monona, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Monona, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Monona, IA

Average UV index in March - Monona, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Monona, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Monona, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Monona, IA

Average visibility in March - Monona, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).

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