March weather forecastThorpe, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Thorpe, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average high of 43°F (6.1°C).Temperature
The arrival of March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in February to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). March sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Thorpe, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thorpe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Thorpe. In Thorpe, in March, during 5 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.4 snowfall days, and 6.81" (173mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Thorpe, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:31 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 5.9h.UV index
In Thorpe, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Thorpe, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 43°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 (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Thorpe, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Thorpe, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
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
Thorpe, IA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Thorpe, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Thorpe, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Thorpe, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Thorpe, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Thorpe, 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: 5h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Thorpe, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Thorpe, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Thorpe, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Thorpe, 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).
