March weather forecastWhittier, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Whittier, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 44.6°F (7°C).Temperature
March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from February's subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). Whittier, during March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
In Whittier, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Whittier, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Whittier are January through April, October through December. In Whittier, during March, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Whittier, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 15.16" (385mm) of snow.Daylight
In Whittier, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Whittier, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in March
Whittier, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.6°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 (25.5°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
Whittier, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Whittier, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
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
Whittier, 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 (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Whittier, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").
Average rainfall days in March
Whittier, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Whittier, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Whittier, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Whittier, 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 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 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Whittier, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Whittier, 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
Whittier, 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
Whittier, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
