March weather forecast
River Sioux, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in River Sioux, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

River Sioux's weather experiences a significant temperature rise with the arrival of March, soaring from an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C) in February to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). March's nights observe an average temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In River Sioux, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In River Sioux, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.1 days and collects up to 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In River Sioux, in March, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In River Sioux, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 11.97" (304mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:49 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 River Sioux, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In River Sioux, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In River Sioux, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In River Sioux, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In River Sioux, during March, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does River Sioux have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:49 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 River Sioux, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in March
River Sioux, IA

Average pressure in March - River Sioux, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
River Sioux, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in March
River Sioux, IA

Average humidity in March - River Sioux, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in March
River Sioux, IA

Average rainfall in March - River Sioux, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
River Sioux, IA

Average rainfall days in March - River Sioux, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
River Sioux, IA

Average snowfall in March - River Sioux, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
River Sioux, IA

Average snowfall days in March - River Sioux, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 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
River Sioux, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - River Sioux, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
River Sioux, IA

Average sunshine days in March - River Sioux, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
River Sioux, IA

Average UV index in March - River Sioux, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
River Sioux, IA

Average cloud cover in March - River Sioux, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
River Sioux, IA

Average visibility in March - River Sioux, 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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