March weather forecast
Missouri Valley, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Missouri Valley, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.7°F (9.3°C) and min 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Missouri Valley's transition into March is marked by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). An average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is noted during the nights in March.

Humidity

In Missouri Valley, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.1 rainfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Missouri Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 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 Missouri Valley, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Missouri Valley in March?

The high-temperature during March is 48.7°F (9.3°C) and the low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Missouri Valley, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in Missouri Valley in March?

In Missouri Valley, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Missouri Valley, during March, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:48 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 Missouri Valley have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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
Missouri Valley, IA

Average temperature in March - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Missouri Valley, IA

Average pressure in March - Missouri Valley, 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
Missouri Valley, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Missouri Valley, IA

Average humidity in March - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in March
Missouri Valley, IA

Average rainfall in March - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Missouri Valley, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Missouri Valley, IA

Average snowfall in March - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Missouri Valley, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Missouri Valley, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Missouri Valley, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Missouri Valley, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Missouri Valley, IA

Average UV index in March - Missouri Valley, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Missouri Valley, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Missouri Valley, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Missouri Valley, IA

Average visibility in March - Missouri Valley, 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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