March weather forecast
Salix, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Salix, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

March is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in February to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). In Salix, the average nighttime temperature during March is a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Salix, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.3 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Salix, in March, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 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 Salix, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Salix, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Salix are 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, in Salix, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Salix have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:50 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 Salix have in March?

In Salix, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Salix, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Salix, IA

Average temperature in March - Salix, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Salix, IA

Average pressure in March - Salix, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Salix, IA

Average wind speed in March - Salix, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Salix, IA

Average humidity in March - Salix, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Salix, IA

Average rainfall in March - Salix, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Salix, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Salix, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Salix, IA

Average snowfall in March - Salix, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Salix, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Salix, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Salix, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Salix, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Salix, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Salix, IA

Average UV index in March - Salix, 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
Salix, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Salix, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Salix, IA

Average visibility in March - Salix, 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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