March weather forecast
Brandon, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Brandon, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.2°F (6.8°C) and min 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

A clear escalation in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of March, surging from a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Brandon cools down to an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Brandon, in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Brandon, in March, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Brandon, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.8 days and aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Brandon, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Brandon, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these 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. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature during March is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Brandon, in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Brandon, during March, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Brandon have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Brandon, IA

Average temperature in March - Brandon, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Brandon, IA

Average pressure in March - Brandon, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Brandon, IA

Average wind speed in March - Brandon, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Brandon, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Brandon, IA

Average rainfall in March - Brandon, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Brandon, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Brandon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Brandon, IA

Average snowfall in March - Brandon, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Brandon, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Brandon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Brandon, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Brandon, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Brandon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Brandon, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Brandon, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Brandon, IA

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

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

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