March weather forecast
Calamus, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Calamus, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

In March, the meteorological conditions markedly change with the average high-temperature ascending from a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature dips to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Calamus, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Calamus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Calamus, Iowa, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 15.67" (398mm) 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 6:36 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Calamus?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Calamus, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Calamus?

In Calamus, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March in Calamus, Iowa, is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Calamus, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Calamus, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Calamus, IA

Average temperature in March - Calamus, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Calamus, IA

Average pressure in March - Calamus, 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
Calamus, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Calamus, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Calamus, IA

Average rainfall in March - Calamus, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Calamus, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Calamus, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Calamus, IA

Average snowfall in March - Calamus, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Calamus, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Calamus, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Calamus, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Calamus, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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
Calamus, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Calamus, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Calamus, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Calamus, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Calamus, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Calamus, IA

Average visibility in March - Calamus, 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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