March weather forecast
Varina, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Varina, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a distinct temperature shift, escalating from a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C) in February to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Varina records an average nighttime low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) throughout March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Varina, Iowa, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Varina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.7 days and collects up to 9.29" (236mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Varina, during March, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Varina, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.5 days and aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Varina, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 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

The average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Varina, in March, during 8 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Varina, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Varina have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 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 long on average sun shines in March in Varina?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Varina, IA

Average temperature in March - Varina, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°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 (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Varina, IA

Average pressure in March - Varina, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Varina, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Varina, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Varina, IA

Average rainfall in March - Varina, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Varina, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Varina, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Varina, IA

Average snowfall in March - Varina, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Varina, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Varina, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Varina, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Varina, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Varina, IA

Average UV index in March - Varina, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Varina, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Varina, IA

Average visibility in March - Varina, 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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