Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
A noticeable upsurge in temperatures is seen as February gives way to March, with average highs moving from a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) to an icy 41°F (5°C). The mean low-temperature during March nights in Ossian is a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Ossian is 81%.Rainfall
In Ossian, during March, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Ossian, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ossian, during March, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. In Ossian, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.9 days and aggregates up to 24.37" (619mm) of snow.Daylight
In Ossian, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:32 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 is 5.8h.UV index
In Ossian, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Ossian, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 41°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Ossian, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ossian, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Ossian, IA
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Ossian, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in March
Ossian, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ossian, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ossian, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ossian, 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).
Average sunshine days in March
Ossian, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Ossian, IA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Ossian, 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).
Average visibility in March
Ossian, 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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