March weather forecast
Grimes, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Grimes, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Grimes's average high-temperature experiences a significant increase, moving from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during March nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Grimes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.6 days and collects up to 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Grimes, Iowa, in March, during 4.4 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Grimes, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) 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 6:48 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:39 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 6.2h.

UV index

In Grimes, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Grimes in March?

In Grimes, 46.9°F (8.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Grimes, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Grimes, in March, during 4.4 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Grimes, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:39 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Grimes, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Grimes have in March?

In Grimes, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

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 medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Grimes, IA

Average temperature in March - Grimes, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°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 (14.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Grimes, IA

Average pressure in March - Grimes, 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
Grimes, IA

Average wind speed in March - Grimes, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Grimes, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Grimes, IA

Average rainfall in March - Grimes, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Grimes, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Grimes, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Grimes, IA

Average snowfall in March - Grimes, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Grimes, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Grimes, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Grimes, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Grimes, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Grimes, IA

Average UV index in March - Grimes, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Grimes, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Grimes, 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 28).

Average visibility in March
Grimes, IA

Average visibility in March - Grimes, 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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