March weather forecastWestgate, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Westgate, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Temperature
Witnessing a clear rise in March, the average high-temperature escalates from February's freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Westgate experiences an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Westgate, Iowa, is 79%.Rainfall
In Westgate, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.7 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Westgate, during March, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Westgate, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 18.39" (467mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:33 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 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Westgate, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.4°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 (23.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Westgate, 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
Westgate, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
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
Westgate, IA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Westgate, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Westgate, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Westgate, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Westgate, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Westgate, 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: 6h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Westgate, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Westgate, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Westgate, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Westgate, 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).
