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
As Doris transitions into March, a marked increase in the average high-temperature is observed, rising from a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) in February to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). March generally records an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.6 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Doris, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.9 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Doris, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Doris, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Doris, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Doris, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Doris, IA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Doris, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.81"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in March
Doris, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Doris, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Doris, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 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
Doris, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Doris, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January, October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Doris, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Doris, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Doris, 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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