March weather forecast
Hancock, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hancock, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

March brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). Hancock, in March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Hancock is 73%.

Rainfall

In Hancock, in March, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hancock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 26.57" (675mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hancock, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hancock, there are 35.8 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Hancock, Iowa, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Hancock, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Hancock, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Hancock, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Hancock in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Hancock, records 48.2°F (9°C), while the low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Hancock?

In Hancock, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in Hancock in March?

In March, in Hancock, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Hancock?

In Hancock, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Hancock?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Hancock, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Hancock, Iowa, 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 Hancock have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Hancock, Iowa, is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Hancock?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Hancock, IA

Average temperature in March - Hancock, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.2°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 (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°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 (15.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Hancock, IA

Average pressure in March - Hancock, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hancock, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Hancock, IA

Average humidity in March - Hancock, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Hancock, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Hancock, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Hancock, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hancock, IA

Average snowfall in March - Hancock, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hancock, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Hancock, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 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
Hancock, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hancock, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hancock, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Hancock, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Hancock, IA

Average UV index in March - Hancock, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Hancock, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Hancock, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Hancock, IA

Average visibility in March - Hancock, 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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