March weather forecast
Tama, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Tama, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

The shift into March brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C) in February to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Tama records an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In Tama, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Tama, in March, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133.1 rainfall days, and 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Tama, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:35 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 is 5.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Tama, is 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Tama, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Tama, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Tama have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:35 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 many hours of sunshine does Tama have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Tama is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Tama, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Tama, IA

Average pressure in March - Tama, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Tama, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Tama, IA

Average humidity in March - Tama, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Tama, IA

Average rainfall in March - Tama, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Tama, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Tama, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Tama, IA

Average snowfall in March - Tama, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Tama, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Tama, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Tama, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Tama, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Tama, IA

Average UV index in March - Tama, 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
Tama, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Tama, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Tama, IA

Average visibility in March - Tama, 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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