March weather forecast
Chariton, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Chariton, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average high of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

A clear escalation in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of March, surging from an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). An average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) is observed during March nights in Chariton.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Chariton, Iowa, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chariton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.1 days and collects up to 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Chariton, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Chariton is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Chariton, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Chariton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Chariton in March?

Chariton in March has an average high-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Chariton, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Chariton?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:37 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?

The average sunshine duration in March in Chariton, Iowa, is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Chariton, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in March
Chariton, IA

Average pressure in March - Chariton, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Chariton, IA

Average wind speed in March - Chariton, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Chariton, IA

Average humidity in March - Chariton, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Chariton, IA

Average rainfall in March - Chariton, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Chariton, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Chariton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chariton, IA

Average snowfall in March - Chariton, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Chariton, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Chariton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chariton, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Chariton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Chariton, IA

Average UV index in March - Chariton, 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
Chariton, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Chariton, IA

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

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

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