March weather forecast
Murray, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Murray, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

With the transition into March, Murray experiences a significant increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). The average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) is witnessed during March.

Humidity

In Murray, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Murray, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Murray, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.6 days and collects up to 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Murray, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.8 days and aggregates up to 11.77" (299mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Murray, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:40 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 Murray, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Murray, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Murray, records 47.8°F (8.8°C), while the low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Murray, during March, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Murray, in March, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:40 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 6h.

What is the UV index reading 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Murray, IA

Average temperature in March - Murray, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Murray, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Murray, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Murray, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Murray, IA

Average rainfall in March - Murray, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Murray, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Murray, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Murray, IA

Average snowfall in March - Murray, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Murray, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Murray, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Murray, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Murray, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Murray, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Murray, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Murray, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Murray, IA

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

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

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