March weather forecast
Lake City, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lake City, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

A clear escalation in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of March, advancing from a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in February to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Lake City usually reports an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, in Lake City, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lake City, there are 128 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Lake City, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lake City, there are 39.2 snowfall days, and 17.64" (448mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Lake City, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:44 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 Lake City, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Lake City?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Lake City, is 45.1°F (7.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Lake City?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Lake City?

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

How much does it snow in Lake City in March?

In Lake City, Iowa, in March, during 6.2 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lake City have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Lake City?

On the first day of March in Lake City, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:44 pm CDT.

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

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 Lake City?

In Lake City, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Lake City?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Lake City, IA

Average temperature in March - Lake City, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Lake City, IA

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

Average wind speed in March
Lake City, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Lake City, IA

Average humidity in March - Lake City, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Lake City, IA

Average rainfall in March - Lake City, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Lake City, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Lake City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lake City, IA

Average snowfall in March - Lake City, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lake City, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Lake City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lake City, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lake City, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lake City, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Lake City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Lake City, IA

Average UV index in March - Lake City, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Lake City, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Lake City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Lake City, IA

Average visibility in March - Lake City, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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