March weather forecastWaukee, IA
March
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
The average high-temperature exhibits a considerable increase in March, surging from an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C) in February to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). Waukee cools down to an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In Waukee, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Waukee, in March, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 93.7 rainfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Waukee, in March, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Waukee, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.4 days and aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day 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
In Waukee, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. 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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 6min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
