March weather forecast
Lehigh, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lehigh, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Lehigh in March showcases a distinct temperature shift, moving from an average high of a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Lehigh records an average nighttime low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Lehigh, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Lehigh, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.2 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Lehigh, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lehigh, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Lehigh is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:41 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 5.9h.

UV index

In Lehigh, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Lehigh?

In Lehigh, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.2°F (-1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Lehigh?

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

How much does it rain in Lehigh in March?

In Lehigh, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Lehigh?

In Lehigh, in March, during 5.6 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lehigh have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Lehigh?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:41 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Lehigh is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Lehigh?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Lehigh 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Lehigh, IA

Average temperature in March - Lehigh, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Lehigh, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lehigh, IA

Average wind speed in March - Lehigh, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Lehigh, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Lehigh, IA

Average rainfall in March - Lehigh, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Lehigh, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Lehigh, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lehigh, IA

Average snowfall in March - Lehigh, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lehigh, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Lehigh, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lehigh, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lehigh, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Lehigh, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Lehigh, IA

Average UV index in March - Lehigh, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Lehigh, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Lehigh, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Lehigh, IA

Average visibility in March - Lehigh, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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