March weather forecast
Houghton, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Houghton, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

An upsurge in temperatures occurs as February gives way to March, with average highs shifting from a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). An average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) is expected in Houghton during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Houghton, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. In Houghton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.2 days and collects up to 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Houghton. In Houghton, during March, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Houghton, Iowa, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Houghton 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 7:30 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 Houghton, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Houghton is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Houghton in March?

March temperatures in Houghton vary between a high-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and a low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Houghton?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Houghton?

In Houghton, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Houghton in March?

In Houghton, in March, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Houghton have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Houghton?

On the first day of March in Houghton, 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 7:30 pm CDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Houghton have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Houghton, Iowa, is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Houghton?

In Houghton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Houghton, IA

Average temperature in March - Houghton, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.5°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 (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Houghton, IA

Average pressure in March - Houghton, 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
Houghton, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Houghton, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Houghton, IA

Average rainfall in March - Houghton, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in March
Houghton, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Houghton, IA

Average snowfall in March - Houghton, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.81"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Houghton, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Houghton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Houghton, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Houghton, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Houghton, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Houghton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Houghton, IA

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

Average cloud cover in March
Houghton, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Houghton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Houghton, IA

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

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

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