March weather forecast
Nichols, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Nichols, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.6°F (8.1°C) and min 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, Nichols sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C) to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). Throughout March, a steady low-temperature average of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is noted.

Humidity

In Nichols, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, in Nichols, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nichols, Iowa, there are 92.5 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Nichols, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Nichols, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.5 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Nichols is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Nichols, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 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 March, the average sunshine in Nichols is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Nichols is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Nichols?

In Nichols, 46.6°F (8.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Nichols?

In Nichols, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in Nichols in March?

In Nichols, in March, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Nichols?

In March, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In March, the average day length in Nichols is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Nichols?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Nichols, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Nichols, Iowa, 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 Nichols have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Nichols is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Nichols?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Nichols, IA

Average temperature in March - Nichols, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°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 (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Nichols, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Nichols, IA

Average wind speed in March - Nichols, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Nichols, IA

Average humidity in March - Nichols, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Nichols, IA

Average rainfall in March - Nichols, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in March
Nichols, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Nichols, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Nichols, IA

Average snowfall in March - Nichols, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Nichols, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Nichols, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Nichols, 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 4min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Nichols, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Nichols, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Nichols, IA

Average UV index in March - Nichols, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Nichols, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Nichols, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Nichols, IA

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

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

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