March weather forecast
La Motte, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in La Motte, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In March, La Motte's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during the night.

Humidity

In La Motte, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, in La Motte, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In La Motte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.9 days and collects up to 28.11" (714mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In La Motte, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In La Motte, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 17.64" (448mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in La Motte, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in La Motte is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In La Motte, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in La Motte?

In La Motte, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 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 many hours of sunshine does La Motte have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In La Motte, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
La Motte, IA

Average temperature in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°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 (12.4°F).

Average pressure in March
La Motte, IA

Average pressure in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
La Motte, IA

Average wind speed in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
La Motte, IA

Average humidity in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
La Motte, IA

Average rainfall in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
La Motte, IA

Average rainfall days in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
La Motte, IA

Average snowfall in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
La Motte, IA

Average snowfall days in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
La Motte, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - La Motte, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
La Motte, IA

Average sunshine days in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
La Motte, IA

Average UV index in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
La Motte, IA

Average cloud cover in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
La Motte, IA

Average visibility in March - La Motte, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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