March weather forecast
Oakland, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Oakland, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.6°F (9.2°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is marked by a notable elevation in high-temperatures, rising from an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). Oakland records an average nighttime low of 32.5°F (0.3°C) in March.

Humidity

In Oakland, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Oakland, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Oakland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Oakland, Iowa. In Oakland, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Oakland, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.6 days and aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Oakland is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Oakland, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 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 Oakland, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Oakland is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Oakland?

March temperatures in Oakland, Iowa, vary between a high-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C) and a low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Oakland?

In March, the average relative humidity in Oakland, Iowa, is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Oakland?

In Oakland, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Oakland?

In Oakland, Iowa, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Oakland have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Oakland?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

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

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

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

How high is the UV index in March in Oakland?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Oakland, IA

Average temperature in March - Oakland, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.6°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 (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Oakland, IA

Average pressure in March - Oakland, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Oakland, IA

Average wind speed in March - Oakland, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Oakland, IA

Average humidity in March - Oakland, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Oakland, IA

Average rainfall in March - Oakland, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in March
Oakland, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Oakland, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Oakland, IA

Average snowfall in March - Oakland, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Oakland, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Oakland, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oakland, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Oakland, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Oakland, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Oakland, IA

Average UV index in March - Oakland, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Oakland, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Oakland, IA

Average visibility in March - Oakland, 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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