March weather forecast
Ashton, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Ashton, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

The shift into March brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) in February to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Ashton observes an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) during March.

Humidity

In Ashton, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Ashton, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.1 rainfall days, and 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout March, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ashton, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.8 days and aggregates up to 19.21" (488mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:49 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 Ashton, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In Ashton, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

Ashton in March has an average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Ashton, during March, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Ashton, during March, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ashton have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Ashton have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Ashton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Ashton, IA

Average temperature in March - Ashton, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Ashton, IA

Average pressure in March - Ashton, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Ashton, IA

Average wind speed in March - Ashton, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Ashton, IA

Average humidity in March - Ashton, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Ashton, IA

Average rainfall in March - Ashton, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Ashton, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Ashton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ashton, IA

Average snowfall in March - Ashton, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ashton, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Ashton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ashton, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ashton, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Ashton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Ashton, IA

Average UV index in March - Ashton, 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Ashton, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Ashton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Ashton, IA

Average visibility in March - Ashton, 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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