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
As March begins, there is a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) in February to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Throughout March, Rock Rapids anticipates an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Rock Rapids is 77%.Rainfall
In Rock Rapids, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rock Rapids, there are 119.2 rainfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Rock Rapids, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rock Rapids, there are 48.3 snowfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Rock Rapids, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Rock Rapids, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:50 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 Rock Rapids, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Rock Rapids is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Rock Rapids during March?
What is the average humidity in March in Rock Rapids?
How much does it rain in Rock Rapids in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Rock Rapids?
How many hours of daylight does Rock Rapids have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Rock Rapids?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Rock Rapids?
How many hours of sunshine does Rock Rapids have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Rock Rapids?
Average temperature in March
Rock Rapids, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Rock Rapids, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rock Rapids, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Rock Rapids, IA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in March
Rock Rapids, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Rock Rapids, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rock Rapids, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.23"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rock Rapids, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rock Rapids, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rock Rapids, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Rock Rapids, 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
Rock Rapids, 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 July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Rock Rapids, 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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