March weather forecastMontrose, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Montrose, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).Temperature
March's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) is observed during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Montrose, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Montrose, during March, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.7 snowfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Montrose, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 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 Montrose, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Montrose, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Montrose, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Montrose, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Montrose, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Montrose, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").
Average rainfall days in March
Montrose, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Montrose, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Montrose, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Montrose, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Montrose, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Montrose, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Montrose, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Montrose, 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).
