March weather forecast
Promise City, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Promise City, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March is marked by a notable increase in high-temperatures, climbing from an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) in February to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). In the month of March, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In Promise City, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Promise City, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Promise City, during March, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Promise City, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.4 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Promise City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Promise City, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In Promise City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Promise City, records 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Promise City, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Promise City, in March, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Promise City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:36 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Promise City is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Promise City, IA

Average temperature in March - Promise City, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Promise City, IA

Average pressure in March - Promise 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Promise City, IA

Average wind speed in March - Promise City, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Promise City, IA

Average humidity in March - Promise City, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Promise City, IA

Average rainfall in March - Promise City, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Promise City, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Promise City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Promise City, IA

Average snowfall in March - Promise City, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Promise City, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Promise City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Promise City, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Promise City, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • 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
Promise City, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Promise City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Promise City, IA

Average UV index in March - Promise City, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Promise City, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Promise City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Promise City, IA

Average visibility in March - Promise City, 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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