March weather forecast
Drakesville, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Drakesville, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). Throughout the month of March, Drakesville expects an average low of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Drakesville, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Drakesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Drakesville are January through April, October through December. In Drakesville, in March, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.8 snowfall days, and 16.18" (411mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Drakesville, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Drakesville, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:34 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 in Drakesville, Iowa, is 6.5h.

UV index

In Drakesville, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Drakesville in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Drakesville during March are 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Drakesville?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Drakesville?

In Drakesville, in March, during 12.1 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Drakesville in March?

In March, in Drakesville, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Drakesville have in March?

The average day length in March in Drakesville is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Drakesville?

On the first day of March in Drakesville, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Drakesville?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Drakesville, IA

Average temperature in March - Drakesville, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Drakesville, IA

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

Average wind speed in March
Drakesville, IA

Average wind speed in March - Drakesville, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Drakesville, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Drakesville, IA

Average rainfall in March - Drakesville, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Drakesville, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Drakesville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Drakesville, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Drakesville, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Drakesville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Drakesville, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Drakesville, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Drakesville, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Drakesville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Drakesville, IA

Average UV index in March - Drakesville, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Drakesville, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Drakesville, IA

Average visibility in March - Drakesville, 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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