Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
A notable increase in the average high-temperature is observed during March, soaring from a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Monticello, in March, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Monticello, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.5 days and collects up to 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Monticello, during March, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Monticello, there are 43.2 snowfall days, and 17.17" (436mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:29 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 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Monticello, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Monticello, 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
Monticello, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Monticello, IA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Monticello, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.26").
Average rainfall days in March
Monticello, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Monticello, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Monticello, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 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
Monticello, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Monticello, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Monticello, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Monticello, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Monticello, 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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