March weather forecast
West Amana, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in West Amana, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.9°F (7.7°C) and min 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, a clear upsurge in temperatures is observed, with average highs advancing from a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). The average low-temperature during March nights is a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In West Amana, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In West Amana, in March, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Amana, during March, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In West Amana, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

In West Amana, 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 West Amana, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, in West Amana, the average high-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in West Amana?

In West Amana, in March, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) 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 6:41 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.

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 West Amana have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In West Amana, Iowa, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
West Amana, IA

Average temperature in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average pressure in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average wind speed in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average humidity in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average rainfall in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average rainfall days in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average snowfall in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average snowfall days in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average sunshine days in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average UV index in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average cloud cover in March - West Amana, 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
West Amana, IA

Average visibility in March - West Amana, 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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