Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Orient's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of March, as the average high-temperature moves from a wintry 32°F (0°C) in February to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). March witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Orient, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orient, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.2 days and collects up to 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Orient, there are 35.5 snowfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Orient, Iowa, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Orient, Iowa, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:42 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 6.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Orient?
What is the average humidity in March in Orient?
How many days does it rain in March in Orient?
How many days does it snow in March in Orient?
What is the average length of the day in March in Orient?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Orient?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Orient?
How long on average sun shines in March in Orient?
How high is the UV index in March in Orient?
Average temperature in March
Orient, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 47.3°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 (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Orient, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Orient, 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
Orient, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Orient, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Orient, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orient, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orient, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orient, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orient, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Orient, 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
Orient, 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
Orient, 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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