March weather forecast
Kent, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Kent, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.5°F (0.3°C) and max 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a considerable escalation in the average high-temperature, advancing from a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature in Kent dips to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Kent is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kent, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kent are January through May, October through December. In Kent, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kent, Iowa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Kent, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Kent?

The high-temperature, in March, in Kent, is 48.2°F (9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Kent?

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

How much does it rain in Kent in March?

In Kent, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Kent?

In Kent, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Kent?

On the first day of March in Kent, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

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

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 in Kent?

The average sunshine duration in March in Kent, Iowa, is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Kent?

In Kent, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Kent, IA

Average temperature in March - Kent, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.2°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 (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Kent, IA

Average pressure in March - Kent, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Kent, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Kent, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Kent, IA

Average rainfall in March - Kent, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Kent, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Kent, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Kent, IA

Average snowfall in March - Kent, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Kent, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Kent, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kent, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kent, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Kent, IA

Average UV index in March - Kent, 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
Kent, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Kent, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Kent, IA

Average visibility in March - Kent, 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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