March weather forecast
Massena, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Massena, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature exhibits a considerable increase in March, surging from a cold 32°F (0°C) in February to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). Massena records a mean low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Massena, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Massena, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Massena, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 15.71" (399mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Massena, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:43 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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Massena, is 47.3°F (8.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Massena, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Massena, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Massena, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:43 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 Massena have in March?

In Massena, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Massena, IA

Average temperature in March - Massena, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Massena, IA

Average pressure in March - Massena, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Massena, IA

Average wind speed in March - Massena, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Massena, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Massena, IA

Average rainfall in March - Massena, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Massena, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Massena, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Massena, IA

Average snowfall in March - Massena, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Massena, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Massena, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Massena, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Massena, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Massena, IA

Average UV index in March - Massena, 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
Massena, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Massena, 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 September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Massena, IA

Average visibility in March - Massena, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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