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
March's arrival sees a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). March is noted for a mean low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Selma, in March, during 12.1 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Selma, Iowa, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Selma, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Selma, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.8 days and aggregates up to 16.18" (411mm) of snow.Daylight
In Selma, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Selma, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Selma, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Selma?
What is the average humidity in March in Selma?
How many days does it rain in March in Selma?
How much does it snow in Selma in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Selma?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Selma?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Selma?
How long on average sun shines in March in Selma?
What is the UV index reading in March in Selma?
Average temperature in March
Selma, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Selma, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Selma, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Selma, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Selma, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").
Average rainfall days in March
Selma, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Selma, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Selma, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Selma, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Selma, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Selma, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Selma, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Selma, 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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