March weather forecast
Aplington, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Aplington, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

March is characterized by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). During the month of March, Aplington's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In Aplington, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Aplington, Iowa, in March, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.3 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Aplington are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Aplington, there are 53.2 snowfall days, and 22.4" (569mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Aplington is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Aplington, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Aplington is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Aplington is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Aplington?

In March, in Aplington, the average high-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Aplington?

The average relative humidity in March in Aplington is 78%.

How much does it rain in Aplington in March?

In March, in Aplington, Iowa, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Aplington?

In Aplington, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Aplington?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Aplington?

On the first day of March in Aplington, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:36 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Aplington?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Aplington, Iowa, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Aplington?

The average sunshine duration in March in Aplington is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Aplington?

In Aplington, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Aplington, IA

Average temperature in March - Aplington, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Aplington, IA

Average pressure in March - Aplington, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Aplington, IA

Average wind speed in March - Aplington, 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 (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Aplington, IA

Average humidity in March - Aplington, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Aplington, IA

Average rainfall in March - Aplington, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Aplington, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Aplington, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Aplington, IA

Average snowfall in March - Aplington, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Aplington, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Aplington, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Aplington, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Aplington, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Aplington, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Aplington, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Aplington, IA

Average UV index in March - Aplington, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Aplington, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Aplington, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Aplington, IA

Average visibility in March - Aplington, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).

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