March weather forecast
Rathbun, IA

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Weather in March

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

Temperature

March brings with it a considerable temperature increase, with average high-temperatures rising from February's wintry 34°F (1.1°C) to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). An average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) marks the nights throughout March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rathbun, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rathbun are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rathbun, there are 33.2 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Rathbun is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 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

In Rathbun, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rathbun in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Rathbun, is 48.7°F (9.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Rathbun?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Rathbun?

In Rathbun, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Rathbun?

In Rathbun, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Rathbun?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Rathbun?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Rathbun, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:35 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Rathbun?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rathbun, 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 Rathbun?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Rathbun is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Rathbun?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Rathbun is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rathbun, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°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
Rathbun, IA

Average pressure in March - Rathbun, 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
Rathbun, IA

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

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

Average humidity in March
Rathbun, IA

Average humidity in March - Rathbun, 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
Rathbun, IA

Average rainfall in March - Rathbun, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in March
Rathbun, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Rathbun, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rathbun, IA

Average snowfall in March - Rathbun, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rathbun, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Rathbun, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 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
Rathbun, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rathbun, 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 2min

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
Rathbun, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Rathbun, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Rathbun, IA

Average UV index in March - Rathbun, 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
Rathbun, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Rathbun, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Rathbun, IA

Average visibility in March - Rathbun, 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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