March weather forecast
Pleasant Plain, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Pleasant Plain, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

In Pleasant Plain, stepping into March signifies a significant temperature increment, moving up from February's wintry 34°F (1.1°C) to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). Throughout March, Pleasant Plain witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Pleasant Plain, Iowa, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pleasant Plain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.6 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Pleasant Plain, in March, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 14.33" (364mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pleasant Plain, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Pleasant Plain, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 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 in Pleasant Plain, Iowa, is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Pleasant Plain is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Pleasant Plain in March?

March temperatures in Pleasant Plain, Iowa, vary between a high-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Pleasant Plain?

In Pleasant Plain, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Pleasant Plain in March?

In March, in Pleasant Plain, Iowa, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Pleasant Plain?

In Pleasant Plain, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pleasant Plain have in March?

In Pleasant Plain, Iowa, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Pleasant Plain?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Pleasant Plain, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Pleasant Plain, Iowa, 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 Pleasant Plain have in March?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Pleasant Plain?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Pleasant Plain 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
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average temperature in March - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average humidity in March - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average rainfall in March - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average snowfall in March - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

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

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Average snowfall days in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pleasant Plain, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average UV index in March - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average visibility in March - Pleasant Plain, 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).

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