Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
With the onset of March, Watkins's weather experiences a distinct temperature rise, moving from a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). Watkins sees an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during March.Humidity
In Watkins, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Watkins, during March, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Watkins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.8 days and collects up to 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Watkins, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Watkins, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 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 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Watkins, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.5°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 (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Watkins, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Watkins, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Watkins, IA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Watkins, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in March
Watkins, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Watkins, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Watkins, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Watkins, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Watkins, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Watkins, 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 January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Watkins, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Watkins, 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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