March weather forecast
Rippey, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Rippey, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average high of 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

The changeover to March signals a significant increase in the average high-temperature, rising from a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Throughout March, Rippey's nights cool down to an average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Rippey is 75%.

Rainfall

In Rippey, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rippey, Iowa, there are 131.7 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rippey, in March, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Rippey, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.2 days and aggregates up to 13.35" (339mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:41 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 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Rippey, in March, the average high-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Rippey, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Rippey, in March, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Rippey?

In March, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Rippey?

In Rippey, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Rippey, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Rippey, IA

Average temperature in March - Rippey, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

Average pressure in March
Rippey, IA

Average pressure in March - Rippey, 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
Rippey, IA

Average wind speed in March - Rippey, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

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

Average humidity in March
Rippey, IA

Average humidity in March - Rippey, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Rippey, IA

Average rainfall in March - Rippey, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Rippey, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Rippey, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rippey, IA

Average snowfall in March - Rippey, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rippey, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Rippey, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rippey, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rippey, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Rippey, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Rippey, IA

Average UV index in March - Rippey, 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
Rippey, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Rippey, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Rippey, IA

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

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

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