Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature dips to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.2 rainfall days, and 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Marcus, in March, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.68" (68mm) of snow. In Marcus, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 14.76" (375mm) of snow.Daylight
In Marcus, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Marcus, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:48 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
In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in March
Marcus, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°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 (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Marcus, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Marcus, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Marcus, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in March
Marcus, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Marcus, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Marcus, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.68"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Marcus, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Marcus, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- 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 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Marcus, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Marcus, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Marcus, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Marcus, 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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