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 sees a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Arcadia records a steady low-temperature average of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) during March.Humidity
In Arcadia, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Arcadia, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.1 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Arcadia, in March, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.5 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:45 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
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in March
Arcadia, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Arcadia, IA
- 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Arcadia, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Arcadia, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Arcadia, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Arcadia, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Arcadia, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.58"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Arcadia, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Arcadia, 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 0min
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
Arcadia, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Arcadia, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Arcadia, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Arcadia, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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