March weather forecast
Waukee, IA

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Weather in March

Striding into March, Waukee experiences an appreciable transition from the frigid winter towards the warmer embrace of spring. Snow events become less frequent and are replaced by more rain showers. Noteworthy jumps in both temperature extremes, reaching up to 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C) in highs and lows, point towards a slow retreat of winter. The lengthening of daylight hours provides more opportunities for outdoor activities, albeit still in a jacket. By capturing the essence of a Midwestern thaw, March ushers in the spring season with its moderate climatic changes.

Temperature

Waukee experiences a clear temperature upsurge in March, with average high-temperatures moving from an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C) in February to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Waukee, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 93.7 rainfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Waukee, in March, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Waukee, there are 26.4 snowfall days, and 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Waukee is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:40 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 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Waukee is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Waukee?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Waukee, Iowa, during March are 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Waukee?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Waukee?

In Waukee, in March, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Waukee in March?

In Waukee, in March, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Waukee have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Waukee?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Waukee, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Waukee?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Waukee is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Waukee?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Waukee, IA

Average temperature in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Waukee, IA

Average pressure in March - Waukee, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Waukee, IA

Average wind speed in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Waukee, IA

Average humidity in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Waukee, IA

Average rainfall in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in March
Waukee, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Waukee, IA

Average snowfall in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Waukee, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 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
Waukee, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Waukee, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Waukee, IA

Average UV index in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Waukee, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Waukee, IA

Average visibility in March - Waukee, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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