March weather forecast
Sheldahl, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Sheldahl, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

March brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in February to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Throughout the nights in March, Sheldahl experiences an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sheldahl, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sheldahl, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sheldahl, during the entire year, snow falls for 44 days and aggregates up to 16.65" (423mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Sheldahl, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:39 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Sheldahl, 46°F (7.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Sheldahl, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Sheldahl, Iowa, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Sheldahl, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:39 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Sheldahl, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Sheldahl, IA

Average temperature in March - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Sheldahl, IA

Average pressure in March - Sheldahl, 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
Sheldahl, IA

Average wind speed in March - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Sheldahl, IA

Average humidity in March - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Sheldahl, IA

Average rainfall in March - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Sheldahl, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sheldahl, IA

Average snowfall in March - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sheldahl, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sheldahl, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sheldahl, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Sheldahl, IA

Average UV index in March - Sheldahl, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Sheldahl, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Sheldahl, IA

Average visibility in March - Sheldahl, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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