March weather forecast
Lena, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Lena, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

As Lena, Iowa, welcomes March, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct rise, moving from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Lena records an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In Lena, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Lena, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Lena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.7 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Lena, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lena, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Lena is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Lena, Iowa, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

In Lena, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Lena?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Lena, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Lena?

In March, the average relative humidity in Lena is 75%.

How much does it rain in Lena in March?

In Lena, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Lena?

In Lena, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Lena?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Lena, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

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

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 Lena have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Lena is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Lena?

In Lena, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Lena, IA

Average temperature in March - Lena, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Lena, IA

Average pressure in March - Lena, 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
Lena, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Lena, IA

Average humidity in March - Lena, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Lena, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Lena, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Lena, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lena, IA

Average snowfall in March - Lena, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lena, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Lena, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lena, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Lena, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Lena, IA

Average UV index in March - Lena, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Lena, IA

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

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
Lena, IA

Average visibility in March - Lena, 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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