March weather forecast
East Rapids, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in East Rapids, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). An average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) marks the nights throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in East Rapids is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In East Rapids, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.7 days and collects up to 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in East Rapids, Iowa, are January through April, October through December. In East Rapids, in March, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in East Rapids, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In East Rapids, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, in East Rapids, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:31 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 East Rapids, Iowa, is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in East Rapids?

In March, in East Rapids, the average high-temperature is 45.7°F (7.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in East Rapids?

In East Rapids, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in East Rapids?

In East Rapids, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in East Rapids in March?

In East Rapids, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in East Rapids?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in East Rapids?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:31 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in East Rapids, Iowa, is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in East Rapids?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
East Rapids, IA

Average temperature in March - East Rapids, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.7°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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

Average pressure in March
East Rapids, IA

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

Average wind speed in March
East Rapids, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
East Rapids, IA

Average humidity in March - East Rapids, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
East Rapids, IA

Average rainfall in March - East Rapids, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
East Rapids, IA

Average rainfall days in March - East Rapids, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
East Rapids, IA

Average snowfall in March - East Rapids, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
East Rapids, IA

Average snowfall days in March - East Rapids, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
East Rapids, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - East Rapids, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
East Rapids, IA

Average sunshine days in March - East Rapids, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
East Rapids, IA

Average UV index in March - East Rapids, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
East Rapids, IA

Average cloud cover in March - East Rapids, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
East Rapids, IA

Average visibility in March - East Rapids, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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