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 arrival of March brings a change in Franklin's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from February's wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). Franklin's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Franklin, in March, during 13 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Franklin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.2 days and collects up to 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Franklin are January through April, October through December. In Franklin, during March, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Franklin, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.4 days and aggregates up to 14.21" (361mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Franklin, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Franklin, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Franklin, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Franklin, 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
Franklin, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Franklin, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Franklin, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").
Average rainfall days in March
Franklin, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Franklin, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Franklin, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Franklin, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Franklin, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Franklin, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Franklin, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Franklin, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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