March weather forecast
Hastings, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hastings, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, soaring from a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). Throughout the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Humidity

In Hastings, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Hastings, in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hastings, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hastings, Iowa. In Hastings, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hastings, there are 31.3 snowfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Hastings, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 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 Hastings, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In Hastings, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Hastings in March?

The high-temperature in Hastings, Iowa, during March is 49.8°F (9.9°C) and the low-temperature is 33.6°F (0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Hastings?

In Hastings, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How much does it rain in Hastings in March?

In Hastings, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Hastings?

In Hastings, Iowa, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Hastings?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Hastings, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Hastings?

In Hastings, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Hastings, IA

Average temperature in March - Hastings, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Hastings, IA

Average pressure in March - Hastings, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Hastings, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Hastings, IA

Average humidity in March - Hastings, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Hastings, IA

Average rainfall in March - Hastings, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in March
Hastings, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Hastings, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hastings, IA

Average snowfall in March - Hastings, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hastings, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Hastings, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 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
Hastings, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hastings, 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 3min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hastings, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Hastings, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Hastings, IA

Average UV index in March - Hastings, 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
Hastings, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Hastings, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Hastings, IA

Average visibility in March - Hastings, 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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