March weather forecast
Cedar Falls, IA

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Weather in March

March weather in Cedar Falls, Iowa, signals the initial onset of spring. However, it contrasts starkly with February, as the snowfall reduces to 1.81" (46mm). Warmer sunny days emerge gradually, bidding adieu to the frosty winter. The chance of snow reduces, while the possibility of rain increases subtly. The town witnesses lengthening days as daylight hours start stretching to 12 hours.

Temperature

The onset of March marks a clear increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in February to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). Cedar Falls's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In Cedar Falls, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Cedar Falls, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cedar Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.5 days and aggregates up to 17.56" (446mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Cedar Falls, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Cedar Falls, is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Cedar Falls, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Cedar Falls, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cedar Falls have in March?

In Cedar Falls, 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 6:43 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Cedar Falls?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Cedar Falls, IA

Average temperature in March - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°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 (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.5°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°F).

Average pressure in March
Cedar Falls, IA

Average pressure in March - Cedar Falls, 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
Cedar Falls, IA

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

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

Average humidity in March
Cedar Falls, IA

Average humidity in March - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Cedar Falls, IA

Average rainfall in March - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Cedar Falls, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cedar Falls, IA

Average snowfall in March - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cedar Falls, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cedar Falls, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cedar Falls, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Cedar Falls, IA

Average UV index in March - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Cedar Falls, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Cedar Falls, IA

Average visibility in March - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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