Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March signals a clear temperature escalation, with average high-temperatures advancing from February's wintry 32°F (0°C) to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). In March, the temperature drops to an average of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) at night.Humidity
In University Heights, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, in University Heights, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In University Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in University Heights, Iowa, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In University Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.7 days and aggregates up to 16.42" (417mm) of snow.Daylight
In University Heights, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:31 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in March
University Heights, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in March
University Heights, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
University Heights, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
University Heights, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
University Heights, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
University Heights, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).
Average snowfall in March
University Heights, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
University Heights, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
University Heights, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
University Heights, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).
Average UV index in March
University Heights, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
University Heights, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
University Heights, 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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