March weather forecast
Cosgrove, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Cosgrove, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a considerable temperature increase, with the average high-temperature soaring from a cold 32°F (0°C) in February to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). During the nights in March, Cosgrove observes an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cosgrove, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Cosgrove. In Cosgrove, in March, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Cosgrove, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.7 days and aggregates up to 16.42" (417mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Cosgrove, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 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 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, in Cosgrove, the average high-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Cosgrove, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 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 many hours of sunshine does Cosgrove have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Cosgrove is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Cosgrove?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cosgrove, IA

Average temperature in March - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°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 (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.6°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 (15.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Cosgrove, IA

Average pressure in March - Cosgrove, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cosgrove, IA

Average wind speed in March - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Cosgrove, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Cosgrove, IA

Average rainfall in March - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in March
Cosgrove, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cosgrove, IA

Average snowfall in March - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cosgrove, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 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
Cosgrove, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cosgrove, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cosgrove, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Cosgrove, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Cosgrove, IA

Average UV index in March - Cosgrove, 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
Cosgrove, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Cosgrove, IA

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

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

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