March weather forecast
Vail, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Vail, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Vail's weather experiences a distinct temperature rise, moving from a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in February to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Vail records a mean low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in March.

Humidity

In Vail, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Vail, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Vail, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123 days and collects up to 24.72" (628mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Vail, during March, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow. In Vail, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Vail, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, in Vail, the average high-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Vail, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Vail, in March, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Vail have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:45 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 Vail have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Vail is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Vail, IA

Average temperature in March - Vail, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

Average pressure in March
Vail, IA

Average pressure in March - Vail, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Vail, IA

Average wind speed in March - Vail, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Vail, IA

Average humidity in March - Vail, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Vail, IA

Average rainfall in March - Vail, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Vail, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Vail, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Vail, IA

Average snowfall in March - Vail, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Vail, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Vail, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in March
Vail, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Vail, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Vail, IA

Average UV index in March - Vail, 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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Vail, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Vail, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Vail, IA

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

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

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