March weather forecast
Sac City, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sac City, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, a noticeable rise in the average high-temperature is witnessed, moving from a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in February to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Sac City, during March, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Sac City, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.9 days and collects up to 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sac City, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.1 snowfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:45 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 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

Sac City in March has an average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Sac City, in March, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Sac City, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sac City have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Sac City, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Sac City?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Sac City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Sac City, IA

Average temperature in March - Sac City, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Sac City, IA

Average pressure in March - Sac City, 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
Sac City, IA

Average wind speed in March - Sac City, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Sac City, IA

Average humidity in March - Sac City, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (67%).

Average rainfall in March
Sac City, IA

Average rainfall in March - Sac City, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Sac City, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Sac City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sac City, IA

Average snowfall in March - Sac City, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sac City, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Sac City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sac City, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sac City, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sac City, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Sac City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in March
Sac City, IA

Average UV index in March - Sac City, 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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Sac City, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Sac City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Sac City, IA

Average visibility in March - Sac City, 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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