March weather forecast
Martensdale, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Martensdale, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

In Martensdale, the average high-temperature in March significantly increases from a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) is witnessed throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Martensdale, in March, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Martensdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.9 days and collects up to 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Martensdale, Iowa, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Martensdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.9 days and aggregates up to 10.12" (257mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:39 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 Martensdale, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Martensdale, in March, the average high-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Martensdale, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Martensdale have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:39 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 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Martensdale?

In Martensdale, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Martensdale, IA

Average temperature in March - Martensdale, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°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 (15.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Martensdale, IA

Average pressure in March - Martensdale, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Martensdale, IA

Average wind speed in March - Martensdale, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Martensdale, IA

Average humidity in March - Martensdale, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Martensdale, IA

Average rainfall in March - Martensdale, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Martensdale, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Martensdale, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Martensdale, IA

Average snowfall in March - Martensdale, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Martensdale, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Martensdale, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Martensdale, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Martensdale, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Martensdale, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Martensdale, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Martensdale, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Martensdale, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Martensdale, IA

Average visibility in March - Martensdale, 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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