March weather forecast
Onawa Junction, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Onawa Junction, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and max 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). In Onawa Junction, the March nights cool down to an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Onawa Junction, in March, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Onawa Junction, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Onawa Junction are January through May, October through December. In Onawa Junction, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Onawa Junction, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Onawa Junction, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:47 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 Onawa Junction is 6.2h.

UV index

In Onawa Junction, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Onawa Junction during March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Onawa Junction, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Onawa Junction?

The average relative humidity in March in Onawa Junction is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Onawa Junction?

In Onawa Junction, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Onawa Junction in March?

In Onawa Junction, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Onawa Junction?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Onawa Junction?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Onawa Junction, Iowa, 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 Onawa Junction?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Onawa Junction, Iowa, is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March in Onawa Junction?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Onawa Junction 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
Onawa Junction, IA

Average temperature in March - Onawa Junction, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in March
Onawa Junction, IA

Average pressure in March - Onawa Junction, 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
Onawa Junction, IA

Average wind speed in March - Onawa Junction, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Onawa Junction, IA

Average humidity in March - Onawa Junction, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Onawa Junction, IA

Average rainfall in March - Onawa Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Onawa Junction, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Onawa Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Onawa Junction, IA

Average snowfall in March - Onawa Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Onawa Junction, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Onawa Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Onawa Junction, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Onawa Junction, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Onawa Junction, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Onawa Junction, IA

Average UV index in March - Onawa Junction, 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
Onawa Junction, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Onawa Junction, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Onawa Junction, IA

Average visibility in March - Onawa Junction, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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