March weather forecast
Thornburg, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Thornburg, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Witnessing a clear rise in March, the average high-temperature escalates from February's wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) during March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Thornburg, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.9 rainfall days, and 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Thornburg, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:33 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 is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Thornburg, is 47.1°F (8.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Thornburg, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Thornburg, in March, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Thornburg have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Thornburg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Thornburg, IA

Average temperature in March - Thornburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Thornburg, IA

Average pressure in March - Thornburg, 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
Thornburg, IA

Average wind speed in March - Thornburg, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Thornburg, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Thornburg, IA

Average rainfall in March - Thornburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Thornburg, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Thornburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Thornburg, IA

Average snowfall in March - Thornburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Thornburg, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Thornburg, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Thornburg, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Thornburg, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Thornburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Thornburg, IA

Average UV index in March - Thornburg, 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
Thornburg, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Thornburg, IA

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

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

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