March weather forecast
Greenfield, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Greenfield, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.4°F (0.2°C) and max 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

With the transition into March, Greenfield experiences a significant increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from an icy 32°F (0°C) in February to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) in March.

Humidity

In Greenfield, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Greenfield, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Greenfield, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Greenfield. In March, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. In Greenfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 15.71" (399mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Greenfield, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:01 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

The average sunshine in March in Greenfield is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Greenfield, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Greenfield?

During March, Greenfield experiences an average high-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Greenfield?

The average relative humidity in March in Greenfield, Iowa, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Greenfield in March?

In March, in Greenfield, Iowa, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Greenfield in March?

In March, in Greenfield, Iowa, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Greenfield?

On the first day of March in Greenfield, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

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

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 Greenfield?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in Greenfield?

In Greenfield, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Greenfield, IA

Average temperature in March - Greenfield, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.3°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 (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Greenfield, IA

Average pressure in March - Greenfield, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Greenfield, IA

Average wind speed in March - Greenfield, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

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

Average humidity in March
Greenfield, IA

Average humidity in March - Greenfield, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Greenfield, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Greenfield, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Greenfield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Greenfield, IA

Average snowfall in March - Greenfield, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Greenfield, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Greenfield, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Greenfield, 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 1min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Greenfield, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Greenfield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Greenfield, IA

Average UV index in March - Greenfield, 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
Greenfield, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Greenfield, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Greenfield, IA

Average visibility in March - Greenfield, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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