March weather forecast
Ericson, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Ericson, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). Ericson observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ericson, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ericson, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Ericson, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.9 days and aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:40 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 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Ericson?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ericson in March?

In Ericson, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Ericson, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:40 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 many hours of sunshine does Ericson have in March?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Ericson, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Ericson, IA

Average temperature in March - Ericson, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Ericson, IA

Average pressure in March - Ericson, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ericson, IA

Average wind speed in March - Ericson, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Ericson, IA

Average humidity in March - Ericson, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Ericson, IA

Average rainfall in March - Ericson, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Ericson, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Ericson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ericson, IA

Average snowfall in March - Ericson, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ericson, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ericson, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ericson, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Ericson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14 days).

Average UV index in March
Ericson, IA

Average UV index in March - Ericson, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Ericson, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Ericson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Ericson, IA

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

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

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