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
The start of March signals a considerable escalation in the average high-temperature, advancing from a wintry 34°F (1.1°C) in February to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). In March, Fairfield reports a consistent average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) during the nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Fairfield is 75%.Rainfall
In March, in Fairfield, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fairfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.6 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fairfield, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Fairfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 14.33" (364mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Fairfield is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 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
In March, the average sunshine in Fairfield is 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Fairfield?
What is the average humidity in March in Fairfield?
How many days does it rain in March in Fairfield?
How many days does it snow in March in Fairfield?
How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Fairfield?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fairfield?
How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Fairfield?
Average temperature in March
Fairfield, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Fairfield, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fairfield, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Fairfield, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Fairfield, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Fairfield, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fairfield, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.57"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fairfield, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 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
Fairfield, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fairfield, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Fairfield, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Fairfield, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Fairfield, 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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