Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Prairie City experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Prairie City, during March, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Prairie City, during March, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Prairie City, there are 27.7 snowfall days, and 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Prairie City 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 Prairie City, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Prairie City is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Prairie City?
What is the average humidity in March in Prairie City?
How many days does it rain in March in Prairie City?
How many days does it snow in March in Prairie City?
How many hours of daylight does Prairie City have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Prairie City?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Prairie City?
How long on average sun shines in March in Prairie City?
What is the UV index reading in March in Prairie City?
Average temperature in March
Prairie City, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Prairie City, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Prairie City, 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 (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Prairie City, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Prairie City, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Prairie City, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Prairie City, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Prairie City, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Prairie City, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Prairie City, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Prairie City, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Prairie City, 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 and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Prairie City, 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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