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
A noticeable upsurge in temperatures is seen as February gives way to March, with average highs moving from a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to a chilly 44.6°F (7°C). Throughout March, Elwood's nights cool down to an average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Humidity
In Elwood, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Elwood, in March, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.3 days and collects up to 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Elwood, during March, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 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 is 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in March
Elwood, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.8°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 (13.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Elwood, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Elwood, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Elwood, IA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Elwood, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
Elwood, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Elwood, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Elwood, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Elwood, 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: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Elwood, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Elwood, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Elwood, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
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
Elwood, 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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