Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
A notable increase in the average high-temperature is observed during March, soaring from a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). Shelby observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) during the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Shelby is 73%.Rainfall
In Shelby, during March, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shelby, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 26.57" (675mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shelby. In Shelby, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shelby, there are 35.8 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) 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 6:54 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Shelby, Iowa, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Shelby is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Shelby?
What is the average humidity in March in Shelby?
How many days does it rain in March in Shelby?
How many days does it snow in March in Shelby?
What is the average length of the day in March in Shelby?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Shelby?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Shelby?
How long on average sun shines in March in Shelby?
How high is the UV index in March in Shelby?
Average temperature in March
Shelby, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Shelby, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Shelby, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Shelby, IA
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in March
Shelby, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Shelby, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shelby, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shelby, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shelby, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shelby, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Shelby, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Shelby, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Shelby, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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