March weather forecast
Quincy, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Quincy, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average high of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Quincy's weather experiences a distinct temperature rise, moving from a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). Throughout March nights, Quincy registers an average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Quincy, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Quincy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.1 days and collects up to 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Quincy, during March, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Quincy, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Quincy is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:43 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 6.2h.

UV index

In Quincy, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Quincy?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 48.6°F (9.2°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Quincy, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Quincy, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Quincy, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Quincy have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:43 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Quincy, IA

Average temperature in March - Quincy, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.6°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in March
Quincy, IA

Average pressure in March - Quincy, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Quincy, IA

Average wind speed in March - Quincy, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Quincy, IA

Average humidity in March - Quincy, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Quincy, IA

Average rainfall in March - Quincy, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Quincy, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Quincy, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Quincy, IA

Average snowfall in March - Quincy, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Quincy, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Quincy, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 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
Quincy, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Quincy, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Quincy, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in March
Quincy, IA

Average UV index in March - Quincy, 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
Quincy, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Quincy, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

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

Average visibility in March
Quincy, IA

Average visibility in March - Quincy, 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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