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
March's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). In Fairfax, March's nights observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Fairfax is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.7 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fairfax, in March, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Fairfax, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fairfax, 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, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 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 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Fairfax in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Fairfax have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Fairfax?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Fairfax have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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
Fairfax, 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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