March weather forecastWest Point, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in West Point, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 49.5°F (9.7°C).Temperature
West Point sees an increase in average high-temperatures during March, moving from an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C) in February to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). An average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) is noted in West Point during the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in West Point, Iowa, is 75%.Rainfall
In West Point, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Point, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in West Point are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in West Point is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in West Point, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:29 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 in West Point is 6.5h.UV index
In West Point, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
West Point, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 49.5°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 (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in March
West Point, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
West Point, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
West Point, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
West Point, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").
Average rainfall days in March
West Point, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Point, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Point, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
West Point, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Point, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in March
West Point, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
West Point, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
West Point, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
