March weather forecast
Swea City, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Swea City, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

As March sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant increase, moving up from a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). Swea City experiences an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, in Swea City, Iowa, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.4 rainfall days, and 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Swea City are January through May, October through December. In Swea City, in March, during 7.3 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Swea City, there are 57.5 snowfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Swea City is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:43 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 5.8h.

UV index

In Swea City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Swea City in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Swea City, is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Swea City?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Swea City?

In Swea City, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Swea City in March?

In Swea City, during March, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Swea City?

In March, the average day length in Swea City, Iowa, is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Swea City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Swea City, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:43 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Swea City?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Swea City, Iowa, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Swea City have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Swea City, Iowa, is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Swea City?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Swea City, IA

Average temperature in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.4°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 (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Swea City, IA

Average pressure in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Swea City, IA

Average wind speed in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Swea City, IA

Average humidity in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in March
Swea City, IA

Average rainfall in March - Swea City, 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 (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in March
Swea City, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Swea City, IA

Average snowfall in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Swea City, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.9 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
Swea City, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Swea City, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Swea City, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Swea City, IA

Average UV index in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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
Swea City, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Swea City, IA

Average visibility in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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