March weather forecast
Dumont, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dumont, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average high of 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

A clear escalation in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of March, advancing from a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in February to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). In March, the recorded average low-temperature is a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Dumont, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.2 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dumont, during the entire year, snow falls for 56 days and aggregates up to 24.45" (621mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Dumont, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Dumont is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

In March, in Dumont, the average high-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Dumont, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Dumont, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:37 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Dumont, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Dumont, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Dumont, IA

Average temperature in March - Dumont, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.9°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 (10.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Dumont, IA

Average pressure in March - Dumont, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Dumont, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Dumont, IA

Average humidity in March - Dumont, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Dumont, IA

Average rainfall in March - Dumont, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Dumont, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Dumont, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dumont, IA

Average snowfall in March - Dumont, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dumont, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Dumont, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dumont, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dumont, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Dumont, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Dumont, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Dumont, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Dumont, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Dumont, IA

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

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

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