March weather forecast
Story City, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Story City, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

In Story City, stepping into March signifies a significant temperature increment, moving up from February's freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). During the month of March, the temperature in Story City, Iowa, generally drops to a low average of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In Story City, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Story City, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.25" (743mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Story City, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. In Story City, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Story City, there are 45.8 snowfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Story City, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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

In March, the average sunshine in Story City is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Story City?

In Story City, 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Story City?

The average relative humidity in March in Story City is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Story City?

In Story City, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Story City in March?

In Story City, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Story City?

The average day length in March in Story City, Iowa, is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Story City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:04 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Story City, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:39 pm CDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Story City, Iowa, is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Story City?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Story City, IA

Average temperature in March - Story City, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Story City, IA

Average pressure in March - Story City, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Story City, IA

Average wind speed in March - Story City, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Story City, IA

Average humidity in March - Story City, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Story City, IA

Average rainfall in March - Story City, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Story City, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Story City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Story City, IA

Average snowfall in March - Story City, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Story City, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Story City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Story City, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Story 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Story City, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Story City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Story City, IA

Average UV index in March - Story City, 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
Story City, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Story City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Story City, IA

Average visibility in March - Story City, 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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