March weather forecast
Macedonia, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Macedonia, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average high of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

A notable increase in the average high-temperature is observed during March, soaring from an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C). In the month of March, Macedonia's average low-temperature falls to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In Macedonia, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Macedonia, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Macedonia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Macedonia, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Macedonia is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:46 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 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Macedonia are 48.6°F (9.2°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Macedonia?

In Macedonia, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Macedonia, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Macedonia, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Macedonia have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:46 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 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Macedonia, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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
Macedonia, IA

Average temperature in March - Macedonia, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Macedonia, IA

Average pressure in March - Macedonia, 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
Macedonia, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Macedonia, IA

Average humidity in March - Macedonia, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Macedonia, IA

Average rainfall in March - Macedonia, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Macedonia, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Macedonia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Macedonia, IA

Average snowfall in March - Macedonia, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Macedonia, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Macedonia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Macedonia, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Macedonia, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Macedonia, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Macedonia, IA

Average UV index in March - Macedonia, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Macedonia, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Macedonia, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Macedonia, IA

Average visibility in March - Macedonia, 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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