March weather forecast
Colo, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Colo, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

Witnessing a clear upsurge, the average high-temperature during March escalates from February's subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C) to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). March nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In Colo, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Colo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.1 days and collects up to 26.61" (676mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colo, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Colo, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.3 days and aggregates up to 14.13" (359mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:38 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 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Colo is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, in Colo, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Colo, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

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

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 5.8h.

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 medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Colo, IA

Average temperature in March - Colo, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Colo, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Colo, IA

Average wind speed in March - Colo, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Colo, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Colo, IA

Average rainfall in March - Colo, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Colo, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Colo, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Colo, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Colo, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Colo, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 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
Colo, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Colo, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Colo, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Colo, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Colo, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Colo, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Colo, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Colo, IA

Average visibility in March - Colo, 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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