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
An increase in the average high-temperature marks March in Ottumwa, surging from February's wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C) to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature dips to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Ottumwa is 76%.Rainfall
In Ottumwa, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ottumwa, Iowa, there are 134.5 rainfall days, and 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ottumwa are January through May, October through December. In Ottumwa, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ottumwa, Iowa, there are 33.5 snowfall days, and 14.17" (360mm) 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 6:42 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:34 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 Ottumwa, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Ottumwa in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Ottumwa?
How much does it rain in Ottumwa in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Ottumwa?
How many hours of daylight does Ottumwa have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Ottumwa?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Ottumwa?
How many hours of sunshine does Ottumwa have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Ottumwa?
Average temperature in March
Ottumwa, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Ottumwa, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ottumwa, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Ottumwa, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Ottumwa, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
Ottumwa, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ottumwa, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ottumwa, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ottumwa, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ottumwa, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Ottumwa, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Ottumwa, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Ottumwa, 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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