March weather forecast
Wales, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Wales, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

March is marked by a significant increase, with the average high-temperature advancing from a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). An average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) is observed during the March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.2 rainfall days, and 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, in Wales, the average high-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Wales, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Wales, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Wales in March?

In Wales, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically 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?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 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 Wales have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Wales is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Wales, IA

Average temperature in March - Wales, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Wales, IA

Average pressure in March - Wales, 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
Wales, IA

Average wind speed in March - Wales, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Wales, IA

Average humidity in March - Wales, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Wales, IA

Average rainfall in March - Wales, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Wales, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Wales, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Wales, IA

Average snowfall in March - Wales, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Wales, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Wales, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Wales, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Wales, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Wales, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Wales, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Wales, IA

Average UV index in March - Wales, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Wales, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Wales, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Wales, IA

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

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

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