March weather forecastOxford Junction, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Oxford Junction, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.6°F (7°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Temperature
The rise of average high-temperatures is noticeable in March, with an increase from a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in February to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). During March, Oxford Junction experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Oxford Junction, in March, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Oxford Junction, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Oxford Junction are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. In Oxford Junction, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Oxford Junction is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:28 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 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Oxford Junction, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Oxford Junction, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
