March weather forecast
Lowden, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Lowden, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in February to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). During the month of March, Lowden experiences a steady low-temperature average of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In Lowden, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Lowden, Iowa, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.6 rainfall days, and 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lowden, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lowden, 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 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:28 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 6.5h.

UV index

In Lowden, 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 average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lowden in March?

In Lowden, 46°F (7.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Lowden, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lowden 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 6:37 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Lowden, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:28 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 many hours of sunshine does Lowden have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Lowden, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.3°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 (14.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Lowden, IA

Average pressure in March - Lowden, 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
Lowden, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Lowden, IA

Average humidity in March - Lowden, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

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

Average rainfall in March
Lowden, IA

Average rainfall in March - Lowden, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Lowden, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Lowden, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lowden, IA

Average snowfall in March - Lowden, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lowden, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Lowden, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lowden, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Lowden, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Lowden, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Lowden, IA

Average UV index in March - Lowden, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Lowden, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Lowden, IA

Average visibility in March - Lowden, 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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