March weather forecast
Bernard, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bernard, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In March, the temperature drops to an average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In Bernard, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Bernard, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.9 rainfall days, and 28.11" (714mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bernard, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bernard, there are 46.4 snowfall days, and 17.64" (448mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:28 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 6.2h.

UV index

In Bernard, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Bernard in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Bernard, records 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Bernard, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:28 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Bernard, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in March
Bernard, IA

Average temperature in March - Bernard, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°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 (12.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Bernard, IA

Average pressure in March - Bernard, 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
Bernard, IA

Average wind speed in March - Bernard, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Bernard, IA

Average humidity in March - Bernard, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Bernard, IA

Average rainfall in March - Bernard, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Bernard, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Bernard, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bernard, IA

Average snowfall in March - Bernard, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bernard, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Bernard, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bernard, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bernard, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Bernard, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Bernard, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Bernard, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Bernard, IA

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

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

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