Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Riverdale's weather in March presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C) in February to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). In the month of March, Riverdale records a consistent average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Riverdale is 75%.Rainfall
In Riverdale, in March, during 8.2 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riverdale, there are 99.4 rainfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Riverdale, during March, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Riverdale, Iowa, there are 24.5 snowfall days, and 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Riverdale, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Riverdale is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Riverdale?
What is the average humidity in March in Riverdale?
How much does it rain in Riverdale in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Riverdale?
What is the average length of the day in March in Riverdale?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Riverdale?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Riverdale?
How many hours of sunshine does Riverdale have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Riverdale?
Average temperature in March
Riverdale, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Riverdale, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Riverdale, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Riverdale, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Riverdale, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Riverdale, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Riverdale, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Riverdale, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Riverdale, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Riverdale, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Riverdale, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Riverdale, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Riverdale, 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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