March weather forecast
Riverton, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Riverton, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a significant increase in average high-temperatures, soaring from February's wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). The low-temperature averages to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Riverton, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Riverton, in March, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.6 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Riverton, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riverton, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Riverton is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Riverton is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Riverton in March?

March temperatures in Riverton, Iowa, vary between a high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Riverton?

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in Riverton in March?

In Riverton, in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Riverton?

In Riverton, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Riverton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Riverton, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

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

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 Riverton have in March?

In Riverton, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Riverton?

In Riverton, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Riverton, IA

Average temperature in March - Riverton, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in March
Riverton, IA

Average pressure in March - Riverton, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Riverton, IA

Average wind speed in March - Riverton, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Riverton, IA

Average humidity in March - Riverton, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in March
Riverton, IA

Average rainfall in March - Riverton, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in March
Riverton, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Riverton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Riverton, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Riverton, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Riverton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 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
Riverton, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Riverton, 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 4min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Riverton, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Riverton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Riverton, IA

Average UV index in March - Riverton, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Riverton, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Riverton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in March
Riverton, IA

Average visibility in March - Riverton, 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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