March weather forecast
Washburn, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Washburn, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and max 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

Washburn's transition into March is marked by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C) in February to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). March brings Washburn a consistent average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Washburn is 78%.

Rainfall

In Washburn, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.6 rainfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Washburn. In Washburn, during March, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.6 snowfall days, and 15.24" (387mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Washburn, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:34 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 Washburn, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

The high-temperature, in March, in Washburn, records 44.1°F (6.7°C), while the low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Washburn is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Washburn, in March, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Washburn have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:34 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 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Washburn, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in March
Washburn, IA

Average pressure in March - Washburn, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Washburn, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Washburn, IA

Average humidity in March - Washburn, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Washburn, IA

Average rainfall in March - Washburn, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in March
Washburn, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Washburn, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Washburn, IA

Average snowfall in March - Washburn, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Washburn, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Washburn, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Washburn, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Washburn, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Washburn, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Washburn, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Washburn, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Washburn, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Washburn, IA

Average visibility in March - Washburn, 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).

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