March weather forecast
Saint Olaf, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Saint Olaf, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

March is characterized by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from February's subzero cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C) to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). In the month of March, Saint Olaf witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Saint Olaf is 80%.

Rainfall

In Saint Olaf, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Saint Olaf, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 29.21" (742mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Saint Olaf, in March, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.5 snowfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:31 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 March, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

In Saint Olaf, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

Saint Olaf in March has an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Saint Olaf, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Saint Olaf, during March, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Saint Olaf have in March?

In Saint Olaf, 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 6:39 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Saint Olaf, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Saint Olaf, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average temperature in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Saint Olaf, IA

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

Average wind speed in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average wind speed in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average humidity in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average rainfall in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average snowfall in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average UV index in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Saint Olaf, IA

Average visibility in March - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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