March weather forecast
Blockton, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Blockton, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). An average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

In Blockton, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Blockton, in March, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Blockton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) 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 6:50 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Blockton, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Blockton in March?

Blockton in March has an average high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Blockton, in March, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Blockton, during March, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Blockton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:42 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Blockton, IA

Average temperature in March - Blockton, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Blockton, IA

Average pressure in March - Blockton, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Blockton, IA

Average wind speed in March - Blockton, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Blockton, IA

Average humidity in March - Blockton, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Blockton, IA

Average rainfall in March - Blockton, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Blockton, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Blockton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Blockton, IA

Average snowfall in March - Blockton, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Blockton, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Blockton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Blockton, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Blockton, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Blockton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Blockton, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Blockton, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Blockton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Blockton, IA

Average visibility in March - Blockton, 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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