March weather forecast
Russell, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Russell, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

As March sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant increase, moving up from a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). Russell usually reports an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Russell, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.1 rainfall days, and 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Russell are January through May, October through December. In Russell, in March, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:37 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 in Russell is 6h.

UV index

In Russell, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Russell, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Russell have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Russell, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:37 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 many hours of sunshine does Russell have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Russell, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Russell, IA

Average temperature in March - Russell, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in March
Russell, IA

Average pressure in March - Russell, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Russell, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Russell, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Russell, IA

Average rainfall in March - Russell, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Russell, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Russell, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Russell, IA

Average snowfall in March - Russell, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Russell, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Russell, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Russell, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Russell, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Russell, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Russell, IA

Average UV index in March - Russell, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Russell, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Russell, 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 August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Russell, IA

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

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

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