March weather forecast
Crescent, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Crescent, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.5°F (9.7°C) and min 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

Crescent experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a cold 33.8°F (1°C) in February to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). March in Crescent is noted for a mean low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Crescent, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Crescent, Iowa, there are 114.7 rainfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Crescent. In Crescent, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Crescent, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.2 days and aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Crescent, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:48 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 Crescent, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Crescent?

In Crescent, in March, the average high-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Crescent?

In Crescent, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How many days does it rain in March in Crescent?

In March, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Crescent in March?

In Crescent, in March, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Crescent?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Crescent, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:48 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Crescent, Iowa, 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 Crescent?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Crescent is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Crescent?

In Crescent, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Crescent, IA

Average temperature in March - Crescent, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Crescent, IA

Average pressure in March - Crescent, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Crescent, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Crescent, IA

Average humidity in March - Crescent, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Crescent, IA

Average rainfall in March - Crescent, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Crescent, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Crescent, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Crescent, IA

Average snowfall in March - Crescent, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Crescent, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Crescent, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Crescent, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Crescent, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Crescent, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Crescent, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March - Crescent, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Crescent, IA

Average visibility in March - Crescent, 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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