March weather forecast
Moscow, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Moscow, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and max 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). An average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is common in Moscow during the nights of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Moscow, Iowa, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Moscow, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.1 days and collects up to 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Moscow, in March, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Moscow, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.4 days and aggregates up to 13.19" (335mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Moscow, Iowa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

In Moscow, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Moscow, Iowa, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Moscow have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:29 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 in Moscow?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Moscow, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Moscow, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Moscow, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Moscow, IA

Average humidity in March - Moscow, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Moscow, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Moscow, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Moscow, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Moscow, IA

Average snowfall in March - Moscow, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Moscow, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Moscow, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Moscow, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Moscow, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Moscow, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Moscow, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Moscow, IA

Average UV index in March - Moscow, 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
Moscow, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Moscow, IA

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

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

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