Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The onset of March witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) in February to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Chelsea, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chelsea, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 29.49" (749mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Chelsea, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Chelsea, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 39 days and aggregates up to 16.69" (424mm) of snow.Daylight
In Chelsea, the average length of the day in March 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 7:34 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 Chelsea, the average sunshine in March 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 medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Chelsea, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Chelsea, 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
Chelsea, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
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
Chelsea, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Chelsea, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Chelsea, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Chelsea, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Chelsea, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chelsea, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Chelsea, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Chelsea, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Chelsea, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Chelsea, 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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