March weather forecast
Monmouth, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Monmouth, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of March witnesses a clear shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in February to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). An average nighttime temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) is observed in Monmouth during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Monmouth, in March, during 11.4 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Monmouth, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Monmouth, is 44.6°F (7°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Monmouth, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Monmouth, during March, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Monmouth, in March, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Monmouth have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Monmouth, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:28 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Monmouth, IA

Average temperature in March - Monmouth, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Monmouth, IA

Average pressure in March - Monmouth, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Monmouth, IA

Average wind speed in March - Monmouth, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Monmouth, IA

Average humidity in March - Monmouth, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Monmouth, IA

Average rainfall in March - Monmouth, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in March
Monmouth, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Monmouth, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Monmouth, IA

Average snowfall in March - Monmouth, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Monmouth, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Monmouth, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Monmouth, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Monmouth, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Monmouth, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Monmouth, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Monmouth, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Monmouth, IA

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

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

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