March weather forecast
Kennebec, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Kennebec, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

A shift in Kennebec's weather is noticeable as February turns into March, with the average high temperature increases from an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C) to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). Throughout the month of March, Kennebec witnesses an average temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Kennebec, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Kennebec, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kennebec, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Kennebec, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:49 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 Kennebec, Iowa, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kennebec in March?

In Kennebec, 47.8°F (8.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Kennebec?

In March, the average relative humidity in Kennebec, Iowa, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Kennebec in March?

In Kennebec, in March, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Kennebec in March?

In March, in Kennebec, Iowa, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kennebec have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Kennebec?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Kennebec, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Kennebec?

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

Average temperature in March - Kennebec, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Kennebec, IA

Average pressure in March - Kennebec, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Kennebec, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Kennebec, IA

Average humidity in March - Kennebec, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Kennebec, IA

Average rainfall in March - Kennebec, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Kennebec, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Kennebec, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Kennebec, IA

Average snowfall in March - Kennebec, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Kennebec, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kennebec, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Kennebec, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in March
Kennebec, IA

Average UV index in March - Kennebec, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Kennebec, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Kennebec, IA

Average visibility in March - Kennebec, 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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