March weather forecast
Fairbank, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairbank, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, Fairbank's weather displays a notable increase in high-temperatures, climbing from February's freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Fairbank records a mean low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, in Fairbank, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fairbank, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.7 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fairbank, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In Fairbank, during March, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Fairbank, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 18.39" (467mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fairbank, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Fairbank is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairbank is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Fairbank during March?

In Fairbank, in March, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Fairbank?

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

How much does it rain in Fairbank in March?

In Fairbank, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fairbank in March?

In Fairbank, in March, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Fairbank?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:33 pm CDT.

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

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

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

How high is the UV index in March in Fairbank?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairbank, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fairbank, IA

Average temperature in March - Fairbank, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Fairbank, IA

Average pressure in March - Fairbank, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fairbank, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Fairbank, IA

Average humidity in March - Fairbank, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Fairbank, IA

Average rainfall in March - Fairbank, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Fairbank, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Fairbank, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fairbank, IA

Average snowfall in March - Fairbank, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fairbank, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Fairbank, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fairbank, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fairbank, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Fairbank, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Fairbank, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Fairbank, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Fairbank, IA

Average visibility in March - Fairbank, 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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