March weather forecastSloan, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Sloan, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average high of 46.8°F (8.2°C).Temperature
The transition from February to March brings a clear temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). The nights of March anticipate an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sloan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.3 days and collects up to 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sloan, in March, during 4.2 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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
In Sloan, the average sunshine in March 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 health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
