March weather forecastUrbana, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Urbana, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).Temperature
As Urbana transitions into March, a marked increase in the average high-temperature is observed, rising from a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). In Urbana, an average temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) is noted during March nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Urbana, in March, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Urbana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.6 days and collects up to 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Urbana, Iowa, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Urbana is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 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 6.3h.UV index
In Urbana, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Urbana, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Urbana, 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
Urbana, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Urbana, IA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Urbana, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Urbana, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Urbana, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Urbana, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Urbana, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Urbana, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Urbana, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Urbana, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Urbana, 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).
