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
With the onset of March, Peterson's average high-temperature experiences a noticeable rise, advancing from February's freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Peterson's nighttime temperature during March is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Peterson, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Peterson, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Peterson, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 10.67" (271mm) of snow.Daylight
In Peterson, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:46 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 is 6.2h.UV index
In Peterson, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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
Peterson, 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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