March weather forecast
Lincoln, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Lincoln, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Lincoln's transition into March is marked by a clear temperature shift, advancing from a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature in Lincoln records at a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Lincoln, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lincoln, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.6 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.7 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:35 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 6.1h.

UV index

In Lincoln, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Lincoln, is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Lincoln, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Lincoln, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Lincoln, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lincoln have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:35 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 in Lincoln is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Lincoln, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Lincoln, IA

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lincoln, IA

Average wind speed in March - Lincoln, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Lincoln, IA

Average humidity in March - Lincoln, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Lincoln, IA

Average rainfall in March - Lincoln, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Lincoln, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Lincoln, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lincoln, IA

Average snowfall in March - Lincoln, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lincoln, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Lincoln, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lincoln, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lincoln, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Lincoln, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Lincoln, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Lincoln, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Lincoln, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Lincoln, IA

Average visibility in March - Lincoln, 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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