March weather forecast
Ridgeport, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ridgeport, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and max 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

March signals a clear temperature escalation, with average high-temperatures advancing from February's freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). During March, Ridgeport consistently records a temperature low averaging a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ridgeport, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.3 rainfall days, and 20.98" (533mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ridgeport are January through May, October through December. In Ridgeport, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:40 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 Ridgeport, Iowa, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ridgeport is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Ridgeport?

The high-temperature, in March, in Ridgeport, records 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Ridgeport?

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

How much does it rain in Ridgeport in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Ridgeport?

In Ridgeport, in March, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ridgeport have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Ridgeport?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Ridgeport, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.

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

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 Ridgeport?

The average sunshine duration in March in Ridgeport is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Ridgeport?

In Ridgeport, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average temperature in March - Ridgeport, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average pressure in March - Ridgeport, 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
Ridgeport, IA

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

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 (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average humidity in March - Ridgeport, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average rainfall in March - Ridgeport, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Ridgeport, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average snowfall in March - Ridgeport, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Ridgeport, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ridgeport, 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 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Ridgeport, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average UV index in March - Ridgeport, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Ridgeport, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Ridgeport, IA

Average visibility in March - Ridgeport, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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