March weather forecast
Moorhead, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Moorhead, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

As Moorhead steps into March, a marked temperature rise is observed, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C) to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). The average temperature drops to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

In Moorhead, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, in Moorhead, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Moorhead, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Moorhead. In March, in Moorhead, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. In Moorhead, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) 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 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 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

The average sunshine in March in Moorhead is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Moorhead is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Moorhead?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Moorhead, is 47.8°F (8.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Moorhead?

In Moorhead, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in Moorhead?

In March, in Moorhead, Iowa, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Moorhead?

In Moorhead, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Moorhead?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Moorhead?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Moorhead, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:48 pm CDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Moorhead?

In Moorhead, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Moorhead?

In Moorhead, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Moorhead, IA

Average temperature in March - Moorhead, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Moorhead, IA

Average pressure in March - Moorhead, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Moorhead, IA

Average wind speed in March - Moorhead, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Moorhead, IA

Average humidity in March - Moorhead, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

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Average rainfall in March
Moorhead, IA

Average rainfall in March - Moorhead, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in March
Moorhead, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Moorhead, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Moorhead, IA

Average snowfall in March - Moorhead, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Moorhead, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Moorhead, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Moorhead, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Moorhead, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Moorhead, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Moorhead, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

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Average UV index in March
Moorhead, IA

Average UV index in March - Moorhead, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Moorhead, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Moorhead, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in March
Moorhead, IA

Average visibility in March - Moorhead, 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).

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