March weather forecast
Menlo, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Menlo, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.9°F (8.3°C) and min 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, Menlo sees a clear rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from an icy 32°F (0°C) to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). March witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Menlo is 75%.

Rainfall

In Menlo, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.3 rainfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Menlo, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Menlo, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Menlo is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Menlo, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:42 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 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Menlo is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Menlo?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Menlo, is 46.9°F (8.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Menlo?

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

How much does it rain in Menlo in March?

In Menlo, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Menlo in March?

In Menlo, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Menlo?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Menlo?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Menlo, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Menlo?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Menlo, Iowa, 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 Menlo have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Menlo, Iowa, is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Menlo?

In Menlo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Menlo, IA

Average temperature in March - Menlo, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Menlo, IA

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

Average wind speed in March
Menlo, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Menlo, IA

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

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

Average rainfall in March
Menlo, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Menlo, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Menlo, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Menlo, IA

Average snowfall in March - Menlo, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Menlo, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Menlo, 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 0min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Menlo, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Menlo, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Menlo, IA

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

Average cloud cover in March
Menlo, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Menlo, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Menlo, IA

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

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

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