March weather forecast
Knoxville, IA

Share

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Knoxville, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

Knoxville, Iowa, in March showcases a distinct temperature shift, moving from an average high of a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). Knoxville reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Knoxville is 76%.

Rainfall

In Knoxville, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.3 rainfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Knoxville are January through May, October through December. In March, in Knoxville, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Knoxville, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:36 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 is 6.2h.

UV index

In Knoxville, 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 average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Knoxville?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Knoxville, is 47.8°F (8.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Knoxville?

In Knoxville, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in Knoxville in March?

In Knoxville, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Knoxville?

In Knoxville, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Knoxville have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Knoxville?

On the first day of March in Knoxville, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:36 pm CDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Knoxville, Iowa, is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Knoxville?

In Knoxville, Iowa, 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.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Knoxville, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°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
Knoxville, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Knoxville, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Knoxville, IA

Average humidity in March - Knoxville, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

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

Average rainfall in March
Knoxville, IA

Average rainfall in March - Knoxville, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Knoxville, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Knoxville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Knoxville, IA

Average snowfall in March - Knoxville, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Knoxville, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Knoxville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 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
Knoxville, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Knoxville, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Knoxville, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Knoxville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Knoxville, IA

Average UV index in March - Knoxville, 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
Knoxville, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Knoxville, 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, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Knoxville, IA

Average visibility in March - Knoxville, 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).

Knoxville, Iowa, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location