March weather forecast
Owasa, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Owasa, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). Owasa throughout March, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Owasa, during March, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Owasa, in March, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Owasa, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.4 days and aggregates up to 16.65" (423mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Owasa, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

In Owasa, 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Owasa, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Owasa, during March, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Owasa, during March, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Owasa have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Owasa have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Owasa, IA

Average temperature in March - Owasa, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Owasa, IA

Average pressure in March - Owasa, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Owasa, IA

Average wind speed in March - Owasa, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Owasa, IA

Average humidity in March - Owasa, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Owasa, IA

Average rainfall in March - Owasa, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Owasa, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Owasa, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Owasa, IA

Average snowfall in March - Owasa, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Owasa, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Owasa, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Owasa, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Owasa, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Owasa, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Owasa, IA

Average UV index in March - Owasa, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Owasa, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Owasa, IA

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

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

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