March weather forecast
Lewis, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lewis, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.5°F (0.3°C) and max 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

Lewis's weather experiences a significant temperature rise with the arrival of March, soaring from a cold 32°F (0°C) in February to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). March brings Lewis a consistent average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Lewis, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lewis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.7 days and collects up to 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lewis, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.3 days and aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lewis, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Lewis, sunrise is at 7:03 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lewis in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Lewis, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Lewis, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Lewis, in March, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lewis have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Lewis?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:44 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in March
Lewis, IA

Average temperature in March - Lewis, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Lewis, IA

Average pressure in March - Lewis, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lewis, IA

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

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

Average humidity in March
Lewis, IA

Average humidity in March - Lewis, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Lewis, IA

Average rainfall in March - Lewis, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Lewis, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Lewis, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lewis, IA

Average snowfall in March - Lewis, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lewis, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Lewis, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lewis, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Lewis, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Lewis, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Lewis, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Lewis, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Lewis, IA

Average visibility in March - Lewis, 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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