March weather forecast
Persia, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Persia, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

March marks a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, ascending from February's freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). An average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is observed in Persia during the March nights.

Humidity

In Persia, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Persia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.5 days and collects up to 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Persia are January through May, October through December. In Persia, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Persia, there are 31.5 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:47 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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Persia in March?

In Persia, in March, the average high-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Persia?

In Persia, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in Persia in March?

In March, in Persia, Iowa, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Persia?

In Persia, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Persia have in March?

The average day length in March in Persia is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Persia?

On the first day of March in Persia, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Persia?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Persia is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Persia?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Persia is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Persia, IA

Average temperature in March - Persia, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Persia, IA

Average pressure in March - Persia, 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
Persia, IA

Average wind speed in March - Persia, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Persia, IA

Average humidity in March - Persia, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in March
Persia, IA

Average rainfall in March - Persia, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in March
Persia, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Persia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Persia, IA

Average snowfall in March - Persia, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Persia, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Persia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Persia, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Persia, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Persia, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Persia, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Persia, IA

Average UV index in March - Persia, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Persia, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Persia, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Persia, IA

Average visibility in March - Persia, 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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