March weather forecastStorm Lake, IA
March
Weather in March
A change in scenery unfolds in Storm Lake, Iowa as March witnesses the onset of spring. Sweeping away the winter residue, warmer melts initiate a marked shift in the weather pattern. The temperature notably increases, moving from 1.22" (31mm) to 1.77" (45mm), a noticeable bump compared to February. Though the final traces of snow might linger, the approaching April promises brighter days and further bloom. Keeping an eye on daily variations during this transition month is recommended for natives and tourists.Temperature
With the onset of March, Storm Lake experiences a distinct temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C) to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). Storm Lake cools down to an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Storm Lake, during March, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Storm Lake, Iowa, there are 135.1 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Storm Lake are January through May, October through December. In Storm Lake, during March, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Storm Lake, there are 50 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Storm Lake, sunrise is at 7:03 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
The average sunshine in March in Storm Lake is 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Storm Lake 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: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Storm Lake, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Storm 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).
Average wind speed in March
Storm Lake, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Storm Lake, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Storm Lake, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in March
Storm Lake, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Storm Lake, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Storm Lake, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Storm Lake, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Storm Lake, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Storm 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 and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Storm Lake, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Storm 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).
