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
Dakota City's weather in March is characterized by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) in February to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). In Dakota City, an average nighttime temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is expected during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.6 rainfall days, and 25" (635mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dakota City, in March, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Dakota City, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.2 days and aggregates up to 18.11" (460mm) of snow.Daylight
In Dakota City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Dakota City, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In Dakota City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Dakota City during March?
What is the average humidity in March in Dakota City?
How many days does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Dakota City have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Dakota City have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.1°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 (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Dakota City, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dakota City, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Dakota City, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Dakota City, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Dakota City, 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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