March weather forecast
Spirit Lake, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Spirit Lake, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Spirit Lake's March weather is characterized by a distinct upsurge in high-temperatures, soaring from February's subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). In Spirit Lake, the average low-temperature during the month of March is a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In Spirit Lake, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Spirit Lake, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Spirit Lake, in March, during 6.8 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Spirit Lake, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 21.93" (557mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Spirit Lake, Iowa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 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

The average sunshine in March in Spirit Lake is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

The high-temperature, in March, in Spirit Lake, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Spirit Lake, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Spirit Lake have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:46 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Spirit Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average temperature in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°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 (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average pressure in March - Spirit Lake, 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
Spirit Lake, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average humidity in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

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

Average rainfall in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average rainfall in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average snowfall in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • 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: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average UV index in March - Spirit Lake, 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
Spirit Lake, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Spirit Lake, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Spirit Lake, IA

Average visibility in March - Spirit Lake, 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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