March weather forecastSpencer, IA
March
Weather in March
An emphatic emergence of spring is witnessed in March, diversifying the weather spectrum of Spencer. Despite the brief episodes of snowfall, the city sees a significant rise in temperature. The late March evenings bring joy, as people flock to parks and vibrant flower blossoms mark the onset of a new season. This period marks the resurgence of greenery with daffodils and tulips peeking from beds of snow, painting a beautiful landscape. March, therefore, is the fusion of residual winter chill and spring's early warmth, engulfing Spencer in a moderate climate.Temperature
March brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C) in February to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). In Spencer, the average nighttime temperature during March is a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Humidity
In Spencer, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Spencer, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Spencer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Spencer are January through May, October through December. In Spencer, Iowa, in March, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Spencer is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.1h.UV index
In Spencer, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Spencer, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Spencer, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Spencer, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Spencer, IA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Spencer, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Spencer, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Spencer, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Spencer, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Spencer, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Spencer, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Spencer, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Spencer, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Spencer, 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).
