March weather forecast
Lime City, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Lime City, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.6°F (8.1°C) and min 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

Lime City's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Lime City's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Lime City, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lime City, there are 136.1 rainfall days, and 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lime City, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Lime City, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.4 days and aggregates up to 13.19" (335mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lime City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:29 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 Lime City, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Lime City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Lime City, in March, the average high-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Lime City?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Lime City, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Lime City, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lime City have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Lime City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:29 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 Lime City, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Lime City, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°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 (15.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Lime City, IA

Average pressure in March - Lime City, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lime City, IA

Average wind speed in March - Lime City, 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 (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Lime City, IA

Average humidity in March - Lime City, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Lime City, IA

Average rainfall in March - Lime City, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Lime City, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Lime City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lime City, IA

Average snowfall in March - Lime City, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lime City, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Lime City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lime City, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lime City, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lime City, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Lime City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Lime City, IA

Average UV index in March - Lime City, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Lime City, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Lime City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Lime City, IA

Average visibility in March - Lime City, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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