March weather forecast
Plano, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Plano, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a considerable escalation in the average high-temperature, advancing from a wintry 34°F (1.1°C) in February to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). Throughout March, the temperature falls to an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Plano, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Plano, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Plano. In Plano, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Plano, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.2 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Plano, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:36 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 in Plano is 6.3h.

UV index

In Plano, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Plano in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Plano during March are 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Plano?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Plano?

In Plano, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Plano?

In Plano, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Plano have in March?

The average day length in March in Plano, Iowa, is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Plano?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Plano, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:36 pm CDT.

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

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Plano have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Plano, Iowa, is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Plano?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Plano is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Plano, IA

Average temperature in March - Plano, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Plano, IA

Average pressure in March - Plano, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Plano, IA

Average wind speed in March - Plano, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Plano, IA

Average humidity in March - Plano, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Plano, IA

Average rainfall in March - Plano, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in March
Plano, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Plano, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Plano, IA

Average snowfall in March - Plano, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Plano, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Plano, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Plano, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Plano, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • 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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Plano, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Plano, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Plano, IA

Average UV index in March - Plano, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Plano, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Plano, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Plano, IA

Average visibility in March - Plano, 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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