March weather forecastPleasant Valley, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Pleasant Valley, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°F (0°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).Temperature
The arrival of March sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C) in February to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). During the nights in March, Pleasant Valley experiences a consistent average temperature of 32°F (0°C).Humidity
In Pleasant Valley, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Pleasant Valley, Iowa, in March, during 8.2 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pleasant Valley, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.4 days and collects up to 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Pleasant Valley, in March, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pleasant Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Pleasant Valley is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Pleasant Valley, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.4h.UV index
In Pleasant Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32°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 (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Pleasant Valley, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pleasant Valley, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Pleasant Valley, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Pleasant Valley, 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).
