March weather forecast
Spirit Lake, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Spirit Lake, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival witnesses a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from February's subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). During the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is observed.

Humidity

In Spirit Lake, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Spirit Lake, during March, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Spirit Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.6 days and collects up to 24.37" (619mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Spirit Lake. In Spirit Lake, in March, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Spirit Lake, there are 47.4 snowfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Spirit Lake, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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 Spirit Lake, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Spirit Lake in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Spirit Lake, Iowa, are 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Spirit Lake?

In Spirit Lake, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in Spirit Lake in March?

In Spirit Lake, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Spirit Lake in March?

In March, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Spirit Lake?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Spirit Lake?

On the first day of March in Spirit Lake, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Spirit Lake is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Spirit Lake?

In Spirit Lake, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average temperature in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°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 (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average pressure in March - Spirit Lake, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average wind speed in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average humidity in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average rainfall in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average snowfall in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average UV index in March - Spirit Lake, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average visibility in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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