March weather forecast
Montour, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Montour, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, Montour sees a clear rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C) to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Montour's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Montour, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Montour, there are 133.1 rainfall days, and 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) 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 6:44 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:35 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 in Montour is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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 Montour?

In March, in Montour, the average high-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Montour?

In March, the average relative humidity in Montour, Iowa, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March in Montour?

In March, in Montour, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Montour in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Montour have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Montour?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:35 pm CDT.

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

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

In Montour, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Montour?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Montour is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Montour, IA

Average temperature in March - Montour, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Montour, IA

Average pressure in March - Montour, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Montour, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Montour, IA

Average humidity in March - Montour, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Montour, IA

Average rainfall in March - Montour, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Montour, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Montour, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Montour, IA

Average snowfall in March - Montour, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Montour, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Montour, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Montour, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Montour, IA

Average UV index in March - Montour, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Montour, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Montour, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Montour, IA

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

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

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