March weather forecast
Prairieburg, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Prairieburg, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into March brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Prairieburg's average low-temperature in the month of March is recorded at a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In Prairieburg, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Prairieburg, in March, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Prairieburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Prairieburg. In March, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. In Prairieburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.2 days and aggregates up to 17.17" (436mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Prairieburg is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Prairieburg, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:30 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 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Prairieburg 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 ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Prairieburg during March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Prairieburg, is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Prairieburg?

The average relative humidity in March in Prairieburg is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Prairieburg?

In Prairieburg, Iowa, in March, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Prairieburg?

In March, in Prairieburg, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Prairieburg have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Prairieburg?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Prairieburg, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

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

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

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

How high is the UV index in March in Prairieburg?

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

Average temperature in March - Prairieburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Prairieburg, IA

Average pressure in March - Prairieburg, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Prairieburg, IA

Average wind speed in March - Prairieburg, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Prairieburg, IA

Average humidity in March - Prairieburg, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Prairieburg, IA

Average rainfall in March - Prairieburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in March
Prairieburg, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Prairieburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Prairieburg, IA

Average snowfall in March - Prairieburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Prairieburg, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Prairieburg, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 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
Prairieburg, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Prairieburg, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Prairieburg, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Prairieburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Prairieburg, IA

Average UV index in March - Prairieburg, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Prairieburg, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Prairieburg, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Prairieburg, IA

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

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

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