Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) to an enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C). The nighttime temperature in Ames, during March, averages of 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Ames, in March, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 38.86" (987mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and November. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Ames aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.4 snowfall days, and 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Ames is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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How high is the UV index in March?
Average temperature in March
Ames, AR
- Average high temperature in March: 65.3°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Ames, AR
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ames, AR
- Average wind speed in March: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Ames, AR
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Ames, AR
- Average rainfall in March: 3.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").
Average rainfall days in March
Ames, AR
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ames, AR
- Average snowfall in March: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ames, AR
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ames, AR
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ames, AR
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13 days).
Average UV index in March
Ames, AR
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Ames, AR
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Ames, AR
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
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