March weather forecastStanley, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Stanley, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Temperature
March's arrival signals a significant increase in average high-temperatures, soaring from February's subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Stanley records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Stanley, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.7 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Stanley are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated. In Stanley, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 18.39" (467mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:32 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 is 6h.UV index
In Stanley, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. 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
Stanley, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Stanley, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Stanley, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Stanley, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Stanley, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Stanley, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Stanley, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Stanley, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Stanley, 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 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Stanley, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Stanley, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Stanley, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Stanley, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
