March weather forecast
Northfield, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Northfield, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 48°F (8.9°C) and min 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

In Northfield, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Northfield witnesses an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Northfield, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Northfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Northfield, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Northfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 9.57" (243mm) of snow.

Daylight

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 7:28 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Northfield, is 48°F (8.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Northfield?

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Northfield, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) 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.

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 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Northfield, sunrise is at 6:47 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 in Northfield?

In Northfield, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Northfield, IA

Average temperature in March - Northfield, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Northfield, IA

Average pressure in March - Northfield, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Northfield, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Northfield, IA

Average humidity in March - Northfield, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Northfield, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Northfield, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Northfield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Northfield, IA

Average snowfall in March - Northfield, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Northfield, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Northfield, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Northfield, 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 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Northfield, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Northfield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Northfield, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Northfield, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Northfield, IA

Average visibility in March - Northfield, 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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