March weather forecastParnell, IA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Parnell, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 46°F (7.8°C) and min 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is marked by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Parnell reports an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Parnell, in March, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Parnell, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.1 days and aggregates up to 15.43" (392mm) of snow.

Daylight

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 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 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 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Parnell, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

In Parnell, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Parnell, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Parnell, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:32 pm CDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

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

In Parnell, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Parnell, IA

  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Parnell, IA

  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Parnell, IA

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Parnell, IA

  • Average humidity in March: 76%

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

Average rainfall in March
Parnell, IA

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Parnell, IA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Parnell, IA

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Parnell, IA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Parnell, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Parnell, IA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Parnell, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Parnell, IA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Parnell, 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).