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
March's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, escalating from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature dips to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Otis, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Otis, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.7 days and collects up to 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Otis, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Otis, 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 medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Otis in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
How much does it snow in March?
What is the average length of the day in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Otis have in March?
How high is the UV index in March?
Average temperature in March
Otis, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Otis, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Otis, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Otis, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Otis, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Otis, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Otis, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Otis, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Otis, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Otis, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Otis, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Otis, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Otis, 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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