March weather forecastSidney, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Sidney, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March is characterized by a clear increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C). An average minimum temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) is recorded during the month of March.Humidity
In Sidney, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.Rainfall
In Sidney, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.6 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sidney, during March, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Sidney, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.3 days and aggregates up to 10.71" (272mm) of snow.Daylight
In Sidney, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 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
In Sidney, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Sidney, 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).
Average pressure in March
Sidney, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Sidney, 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).
Average humidity in March
Sidney, 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%).
Average rainfall in March
Sidney, 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").
Average rainfall days in March
Sidney, 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).
Average snowfall in March
Sidney, 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").
Average snowfall days in March
Sidney, 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).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sidney, 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 36min
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).
Average sunshine days in March
Sidney, 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).
Average UV index in March
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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).
Average visibility in March
Sidney, 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).
