March weather forecast
Leon, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Leon, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

Leon's weather in March is marked by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C). Leon reports a consistent average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) throughout March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Leon, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Leon, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Leon, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.2 days and aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Leon, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:39 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Leon, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Leon in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Leon, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:39 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Leon, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Leon, IA

Average temperature in March - Leon, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Leon, IA

Average pressure in March - Leon, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Leon, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Leon, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Leon, IA

Average rainfall in March - Leon, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Leon, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Leon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Leon, IA

Average snowfall in March - Leon, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Leon, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Leon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Leon, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Leon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Leon, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Leon, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Leon, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Leon, IA

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

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

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