March weather forecast
Iowa Falls, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Iowa Falls, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is marked by a notable elevation in high-temperatures, rising from a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In March, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Iowa Falls is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, in Iowa Falls, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. In Iowa Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.4 days and aggregates up to 16.65" (423mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Iowa Falls, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:38 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 in Iowa Falls is 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Iowa Falls, is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Iowa Falls, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Iowa Falls, in March, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Iowa Falls, during March, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Iowa Falls have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Iowa Falls?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:38 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 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Iowa Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average temperature in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average pressure in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average wind speed in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average humidity in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average rainfall in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average snowfall in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average UV index in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Iowa Falls, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Iowa Falls, IA

Average visibility in March - Iowa Falls, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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