March weather forecast
Sanborn, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Sanborn, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) in February to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Sanborn records a mean low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Sanborn, Iowa, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sanborn, in March, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sanborn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.2 days and collects up to 9.25" (235mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Sanborn, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sanborn, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:48 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 Sanborn, Iowa, is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Sanborn is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sanborn in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Sanborn?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Sanborn?

In Sanborn, in March, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Sanborn?

In Sanborn, Iowa, in March, during 5.7 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Sanborn?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Sanborn?

On the first day of March in Sanborn, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:48 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Sanborn?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Sanborn, Iowa, 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 Sanborn have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Sanborn, Iowa, is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in Sanborn?

In Sanborn, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sanborn, IA

Average temperature in March - Sanborn, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Sanborn, IA

Average pressure in March - Sanborn, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sanborn, IA

Average wind speed in March - Sanborn, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

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
Sanborn, IA

Average humidity in March - Sanborn, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Sanborn, IA

Average rainfall in March - Sanborn, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Sanborn, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Sanborn, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sanborn, IA

Average snowfall in March - Sanborn, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Sanborn, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Sanborn, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sanborn, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sanborn, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Sanborn, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Sanborn, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Sanborn, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Sanborn, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Sanborn, IA

Average visibility in March - Sanborn, 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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