March weather forecast
Thayer, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Thayer, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). Thayer's temperature lowers to a mean of 32.5°F (0.3°C) during the nights in March.

Humidity

In Thayer, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Thayer, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Thayer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.6 days and collects up to 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Thayer. In Thayer, during March, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Thayer, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.8 days and aggregates up to 11.77" (299mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Thayer, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:40 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 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Thayer, 47.8°F (8.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Thayer?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:40 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.

What is the UV index reading in March in Thayer?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Thayer, IA

Average temperature in March - Thayer, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Thayer, IA

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

Average wind speed in March
Thayer, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Thayer, IA

Average humidity in March - Thayer, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Thayer, IA

Average rainfall in March - Thayer, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Thayer, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Thayer, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Thayer, IA

Average snowfall in March - Thayer, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Thayer, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Thayer, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Thayer, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Thayer, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Thayer, IA

Average UV index in March - Thayer, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Thayer, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Thayer, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Thayer, IA

Average visibility in March - Thayer, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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