March weather forecast
Watterson, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Watterson, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.3°F (0.7°C) and max 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

March is marked by a distinct increase in the average high-temperature, climbing from a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C) in February to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). Watterson's average low-temperature in March is measured at a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

In Watterson, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Watterson, in March, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Watterson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.9 days and collects up to 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Watterson, there are 28.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Watterson is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Watterson, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:41 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 in Watterson is 6.2h.

UV index

In Watterson, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Watterson in March?

In Watterson, 48.7°F (9.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.3°F (0.7°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Watterson?

In Watterson, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Watterson in March?

In Watterson, Iowa, in March, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Watterson in March?

In March, in Watterson, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Watterson have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Watterson?

On the first day of March in Watterson, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:41 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Watterson?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Watterson, Iowa, 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 Watterson have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Watterson, Iowa, is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Watterson?

In Watterson, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Watterson, IA

Average temperature in March - Watterson, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Watterson, IA

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

Average wind speed in March
Watterson, IA

Average wind speed in March - Watterson, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Watterson, IA

Average humidity in March - Watterson, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Watterson, IA

Average rainfall in March - Watterson, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Watterson, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Watterson, IA

Average snowfall in March - Watterson, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Watterson, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Watterson, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

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
Watterson, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Watterson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Watterson, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Watterson, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Watterson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Watterson, IA

Average visibility in March - Watterson, 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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