March weather forecast
Ventura, IA

Share

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Ventura, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) in February to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). During March, Ventura sees a mean low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ventura, in March, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80.2 rainfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout March, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:39 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 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Ventura, in March, the average high-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Ventura?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Ventura, in March, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Ventura?

In March, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout March, 0.28" (7mm) 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 March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:39 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Ventura, IA

Average temperature in March - Ventura, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Ventura, IA

Average pressure in March - Ventura, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ventura, IA

Average wind speed in March - Ventura, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Ventura, IA

Average humidity in March - Ventura, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Ventura, IA

Average rainfall in March - Ventura, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Ventura, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Ventura, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ventura, IA

Average snowfall in March - Ventura, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ventura, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ventura, 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ventura, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Ventura, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Ventura, IA

Average UV index in March - Ventura, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Ventura, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Ventura, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Ventura, IA

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

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

Ventura, Iowa, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location