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
Sioux City witnesses a significant increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, rising from February's freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). March nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In Sioux City, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.3 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sioux City, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.1 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 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 Sioux City, Iowa, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
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How many hours of daylight does Sioux City have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Sioux City have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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
Sioux City, 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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