March weather forecast
River Junction, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in River Junction, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.6°F (8.1°C) and min 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

March marks a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, ascending from February's cold 32°F (0°C) to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). Throughout March, River Junction anticipates an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in River Junction is 75%.

Rainfall

In River Junction, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In River Junction, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in River Junction. In River Junction, during March, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in River Junction, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In River Junction, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 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 in River Junction is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in River Junction?

In March, in River Junction, the average high-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in River Junction?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in River Junction in March?

In River Junction, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in River Junction in March?

In March, in River Junction, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does River Junction have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in River Junction?

On the first day of March in River Junction, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in River Junction, Iowa, is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in River Junction?

In River Junction, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
River Junction, IA

Average temperature in March - River Junction, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°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 (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
River Junction, IA

Average pressure in March - River Junction, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
River Junction, IA

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

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

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Average humidity in March
River Junction, IA

Average humidity in March - River Junction, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
River Junction, IA

Average rainfall in March - River Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in March
River Junction, IA

Average rainfall days in March - River Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
River Junction, IA

Average snowfall in March - River Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
River Junction, IA

Average snowfall days in March - River Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 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
River Junction, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - River Junction, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
River Junction, IA

Average sunshine days in March - River Junction, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

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Average UV index in March
River Junction, IA

Average UV index in March - River Junction, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
River Junction, IA

Average cloud cover in March - River Junction, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
River Junction, IA

Average visibility in March - River Junction, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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