March weather forecast
Okoboji, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Okoboji, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March sees a distinct increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout March, the temperature in Okoboji falls to an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In Okoboji, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, in Okoboji, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Okoboji, Iowa. In March, in Okoboji, Iowa, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. In Okoboji, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 21.93" (557mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Okoboji is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Okoboji, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Okoboji, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Okoboji?

The high-temperature, in March, in Okoboji, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Okoboji?

In Okoboji, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in Okoboji in March?

In Okoboji, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Okoboji in March?

In Okoboji, during March, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Okoboji?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Okoboji?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

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

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 Okoboji?

In Okoboji, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Okoboji?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Okoboji, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Okoboji, IA

Average temperature in March - Okoboji, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Okoboji, IA

Average pressure in March - Okoboji, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Okoboji, IA

Average wind speed in March - Okoboji, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Okoboji, IA

Average humidity in March - Okoboji, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Okoboji, IA

Average rainfall in March - Okoboji, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in March
Okoboji, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Okoboji, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Okoboji, IA

Average snowfall in March - Okoboji, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Okoboji, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Okoboji, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Okoboji, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Okoboji, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Okoboji, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Okoboji, IA

Average UV index in March - Okoboji, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Okoboji, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Okoboji, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Okoboji, IA

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

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

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