March weather forecast
Center Grove, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Center Grove, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

Center Grove's transition into March is marked by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) is witnessed in Center Grove throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Center Grove, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.3 rainfall days, and 27.4" (696mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Center Grove, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Center Grove, there are 43.9 snowfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
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 March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:28 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Center Grove, is 43.3°F (6.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Center Grove, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Center Grove, 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 6:36 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:28 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 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Center Grove, IA

Average temperature in March - Center Grove, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Center Grove, IA

Average pressure in March - Center Grove, 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
Center Grove, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Center Grove, IA

Average humidity in March - Center Grove, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Center Grove, IA

Average rainfall in March - Center Grove, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Center Grove, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Center Grove, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Center Grove, IA

Average snowfall in March - Center Grove, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Center Grove, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Center Grove, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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
Center Grove, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Center Grove, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Center Grove, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Center Grove, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Center Grove, IA

Average UV index in March - Center Grove, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Center Grove, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Center Grove, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Center Grove, IA

Average visibility in March - Center Grove, 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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