March weather forecast
Blanchard, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Blanchard, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

Blanchard's transition into March marks a considerable rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C) in February to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). In March, in Blanchard, the average low-temperature is an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Blanchard, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Blanchard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.8 days and collects up to 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Blanchard, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Blanchard, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.5 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Blanchard is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:44 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 Blanchard is 6.4h.

UV index

In Blanchard, Iowa, 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: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Blanchard?

March temperatures in Blanchard vary between a high-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Blanchard?

In Blanchard, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How many days does it rain in March in Blanchard?

In March, in Blanchard, Iowa, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Blanchard in March?

In March, in Blanchard, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Blanchard have in March?

The average day length in March in Blanchard, Iowa, is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Blanchard?

On the first day of March in Blanchard, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:44 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Blanchard, 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 Blanchard?

In Blanchard, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Blanchard?

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

Average temperature in March - Blanchard, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Blanchard, IA

Average pressure in March - Blanchard, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Blanchard, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Blanchard, IA

Average humidity in March - Blanchard, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Blanchard, IA

Average rainfall in March - Blanchard, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Blanchard, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Blanchard, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Blanchard, IA

Average snowfall in March - Blanchard, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Blanchard, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Blanchard, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.7 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
Blanchard, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Blanchard, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Blanchard, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Blanchard, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Blanchard, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Blanchard, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Blanchard, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Blanchard, IA

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

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

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