March weather forecast
Pleasantville, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Pleasantville, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

A clear escalation in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of March, advancing from a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C). Pleasantville's average low-temperature is measured at a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) during March.

Humidity

In Pleasantville, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Pleasantville, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pleasantville, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.9 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pleasantville, in March, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Pleasantville, there are 28.4 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Pleasantville, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In Pleasantville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Pleasantville?

The high-temperature, in March, in Pleasantville, records 47.7°F (8.7°C), while the low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Pleasantville?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Pleasantville?

In March, in Pleasantville, Iowa, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Pleasantville?

In Pleasantville, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pleasantville have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Pleasantville?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Pleasantville, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:37 pm CDT.

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Pleasantville?

In Pleasantville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Pleasantville, IA

Average temperature in March - Pleasantville, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Pleasantville, IA

Average pressure in March - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Pleasantville, IA

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

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

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Average rainfall in March
Pleasantville, IA

Average rainfall in March - Pleasantville, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in March
Pleasantville, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Pleasantville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Pleasantville, IA

Average snowfall in March - Pleasantville, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Pleasantville, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Pleasantville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Pleasantville, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Pleasantville, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Pleasantville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Pleasantville, IA

Average UV index in March - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Pleasantville, IA

Average visibility in March - Pleasantville, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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