March weather forecast
Gravel Pit, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Gravel Pit, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Gravel Pit's nighttime temperature during March is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Gravel Pit, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gravel Pit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.7 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gravel Pit, in March, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gravel Pit, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Gravel Pit, the average sunshine in March 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 medium vulnerability 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:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Gravel Pit, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Gravel Pit, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Gravel Pit, in March, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Gravel Pit, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average temperature in March - Gravel Pit, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.1°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 (13.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average pressure in March - Gravel Pit, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Gravel Pit, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average humidity in March - Gravel Pit, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average rainfall in March - Gravel Pit, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Gravel Pit, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average snowfall in March - Gravel Pit, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Gravel Pit, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gravel Pit, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Gravel Pit, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average UV index in March - Gravel Pit, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Gravel Pit, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Gravel Pit, IA

Average visibility in March - Gravel Pit, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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