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
Polk City's transition into March marks a considerable rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Polk City, in March, experiences an average temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) at night.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Polk City is 75%.Rainfall
In Polk City, Iowa, in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Polk City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.6 days and collects up to 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Polk City, during March, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Polk City, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Polk City is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:39 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 in Polk City, Iowa, is 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Polk City?
What is the average humidity in March in Polk City?
How many days does it rain in March in Polk City?
How many days does it snow in March in Polk City?
What is the average length of the day in March in Polk City?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Polk City?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Polk City?
How long on average sun shines in March in Polk City?
How high is the UV index in March in Polk City?
Average temperature in March
Polk City, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Polk City, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Polk City, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Polk City, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Polk City, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Polk City, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Polk City, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Polk City, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Polk City, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Polk City, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Polk City, 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
Polk City, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Polk City, 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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