March weather forecastOttosen, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Ottosen, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 42.8°F (6°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Temperature
March's onset brings a noticeable temperature rise, soaring from a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C) in February to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Ottosen, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 100.5 rainfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Ottosen, during March, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Ottosen is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Ottosen, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:43 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 is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Ottosen, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Ottosen, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Ottosen, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ottosen, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Ottosen, IA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Ottosen, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Ottosen, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ottosen, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ottosen, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Ottosen, 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: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ottosen, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Ottosen, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Ottosen, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Ottosen, 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).
