March weather forecast
Estherville, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Estherville, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.7°F (5.4°C) and min 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C) to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). March brings an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) to Estherville.

Humidity

In Estherville, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Estherville, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Estherville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.7 days and collects up to 23.66" (601mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout March, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.8 snowfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:45 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

The high-temperature, in March, in Estherville, records 41.7°F (5.4°C), while the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Estherville, in March, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Estherville?

In Estherville, in March, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Estherville?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Estherville, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Estherville have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Estherville is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Estherville, IA

Average temperature in March - Estherville, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.7°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 (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Estherville, IA

Average pressure in March - Estherville, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Estherville, IA

Average wind speed in March - Estherville, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Estherville, IA

Average humidity in March - Estherville, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Estherville, IA

Average rainfall in March - Estherville, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Estherville, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Estherville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Estherville, IA

Average snowfall in March - Estherville, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Estherville, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Estherville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Estherville, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Estherville, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Estherville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Estherville, IA

Average UV index in March - Estherville, 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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Estherville, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Estherville, IA

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

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

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