March weather forecast
Pleasanton, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Pleasanton, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, a clear upsurge in temperatures is observed, with average highs advancing from a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C) to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Pleasanton is 75%.

Rainfall

In Pleasanton, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Pleasanton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.4 days and collects up to 21.42" (544mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pleasanton are January through May, October through December. In March, in Pleasanton, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pleasanton, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.9 days and aggregates up to 10.83" (275mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Pleasanton is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Pleasanton, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:39 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 Pleasanton, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Pleasanton?

Pleasanton in March has an average high-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Pleasanton?

The average relative humidity in March in Pleasanton, Iowa, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Pleasanton in March?

In Pleasanton, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Pleasanton?

In March, in Pleasanton, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Pleasanton?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Pleasanton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:39 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton?

In Pleasanton, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Pleasanton?

In Pleasanton, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Pleasanton, IA

Average temperature in March - Pleasanton, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Pleasanton, IA

Average pressure in March - Pleasanton, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Pleasanton, IA

Average wind speed in March - Pleasanton, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Pleasanton, IA

Average humidity in March - Pleasanton, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Pleasanton, IA

Average rainfall in March - Pleasanton, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in March
Pleasanton, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Pleasanton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Pleasanton, IA

Average snowfall in March - Pleasanton, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Pleasanton, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Pleasanton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Pleasanton, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pleasanton, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Pleasanton, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Pleasanton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Pleasanton, IA

Average UV index in March - Pleasanton, 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
Pleasanton, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Pleasanton, IA

Average visibility in March - Pleasanton, 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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