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
The changeover to March signals a significant increase in the average high-temperature, rising from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). During the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is observed.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Plato, in March, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Plato, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.1 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Plato, during March, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Plato, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.5 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Plato, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Plato 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 in Plato?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Plato?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Plato have in March?
How high is the UV index in March?
Average temperature in March
Plato, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.5°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 (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Plato, 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
Plato, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Plato, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Plato, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").
Average rainfall days in March
Plato, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Plato, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Plato, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Plato, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Plato, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Plato, 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
Plato, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Plato, 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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