March weather forecast
Hillsboro, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Hillsboro, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). Hillsboro, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hillsboro, in March, during 13 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.1 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hillsboro, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Hillsboro, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hillsboro in March?

Hillsboro in March has an average high-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Hillsboro, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Hillsboro, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hillsboro have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Hillsboro, IA

Average temperature in March - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.2°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 (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Hillsboro, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hillsboro, IA

Average wind speed in March - Hillsboro, 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 (6.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Hillsboro, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Hillsboro, IA

Average rainfall in March - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in March
Hillsboro, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hillsboro, IA

Average snowfall in March - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hillsboro, IA

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

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

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hillsboro, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hillsboro, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Hillsboro, IA

Average UV index in March - Hillsboro, 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
Hillsboro, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Hillsboro, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Hillsboro, IA

Average visibility in March - Hillsboro, 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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