March weather forecast
Sloan, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Sloan, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

An increase in the average high-temperature marks March, surging from February's freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). Sloan observes an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) during March.

Humidity

In Sloan, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Sloan, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sloan, there are 102.3 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Sloan. In March, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sloan, Iowa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Sloan, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:50 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 Sloan, Iowa, is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Sloan is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sloan in March?

During March, Sloan experiences an average high-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and a low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Sloan?

In Sloan, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Sloan?

In Sloan, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Sloan?

In Sloan, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sloan have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Sloan?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Sloan, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Sloan is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Sloan?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sloan is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Sloan, IA

Average temperature in March - Sloan, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Sloan, IA

Average pressure in March - Sloan, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Sloan, IA

Average wind speed in March - Sloan, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Sloan, IA

Average humidity in March - Sloan, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

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Average rainfall in March
Sloan, IA

Average rainfall in March - Sloan, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in March
Sloan, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Sloan, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Sloan, IA

Average snowfall in March - Sloan, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Sloan, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Sloan, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Sloan, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sloan, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Sloan, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Sloan, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Sloan, IA

Average UV index in March - Sloan, 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
Sloan, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in March
Sloan, IA

Average visibility in March - Sloan, 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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