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 is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C) in February to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). Plainfield's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Plainfield, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.3 rainfall days, and 26.61" (676mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Plainfield, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Plainfield, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.8 days and aggregates up to 19.76" (502mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:35 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 5.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Plainfield, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Plainfield, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Plainfield, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Plainfield, IA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Plainfield, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
Plainfield, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Plainfield, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Plainfield, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Plainfield, 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: 5h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Plainfield, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Plainfield, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Plainfield, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Plainfield, 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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