March weather forecast
Cherokee, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cherokee, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The changeover to March signals a significant increase in the average high-temperature, rising from a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Cherokee is 75%.

Rainfall

In Cherokee, in March, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cherokee. In Cherokee, in March, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Cherokee, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 10.67" (271mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cherokee, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:47 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 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Cherokee, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Cherokee, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Cherokee, in March, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Cherokee, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cherokee, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Cherokee have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Cherokee, IA

Average temperature in March - Cherokee, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in March
Cherokee, IA

Average pressure in March - Cherokee, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cherokee, IA

Average wind speed in March - Cherokee, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Cherokee, IA

Average humidity in March - Cherokee, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Cherokee, IA

Average rainfall in March - Cherokee, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Cherokee, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Cherokee, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cherokee, IA

Average snowfall in March - Cherokee, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cherokee, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Cherokee, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cherokee, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cherokee, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Cherokee, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Cherokee, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Cherokee, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Cherokee, IA

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

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

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