March weather forecast
Swea City, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Swea City, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

March is marked by a significant increase, with the average high-temperature advancing from a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). Swea City registers a consistent average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Swea City, in March, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.4 rainfall days, and 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.5 snowfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Swea City is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:43 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 Swea City is 5.8h.

UV index

In Swea City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

Swea City in March has an average high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Swea City, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Swea City, in March, during 7.3 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Swea City have in March?

In Swea City, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:43 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Swea City, 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 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Swea City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Swea City, IA

Average temperature in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.4°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 (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Swea City, IA

Average pressure in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Swea City, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Swea City, IA

Average humidity in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Swea City, IA

Average rainfall in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Swea City, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Swea City, IA

Average snowfall in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Swea City, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Swea City, 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: 5h and 5min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Swea City, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Swea City, IA

Average UV index in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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
Swea City, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Swea City, IA

Average visibility in March - Swea City, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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