March weather forecast
Leland, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Leland, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

As Leland welcomes March, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C) to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Leland observes an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Leland is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, in Leland, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout March, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.2 rainfall days, and 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Leland. In Leland, during March, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow. In Leland, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.1 days and aggregates up to 22.05" (560mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Leland, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Leland, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:40 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 Leland, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

In Leland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Leland in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Leland, is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Leland?

In March, the average relative humidity in Leland is 80%.

How much does it rain in Leland in March?

In Leland, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Leland?

In Leland, Iowa, in March, during 8 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Leland?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in Leland?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Leland, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Leland, IA

Average temperature in March - Leland, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Leland, IA

Average pressure in March - Leland, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Leland, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Leland, IA

Average humidity in March - Leland, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Leland, IA

Average rainfall in March - Leland, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Leland, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Leland, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Leland, IA

Average snowfall in March - Leland, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Leland, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Leland, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Leland, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Leland, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Leland, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Leland, IA

Average UV index in March - Leland, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Leland, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Leland, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Leland, IA

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

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

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