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
A clear rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, increasing from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). West Branch registers a consistent average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in West Branch is 76%.Rainfall
In West Branch, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Branch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.1 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in West Branch. In March, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Branch, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.5 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in West Branch, Iowa, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in West Branch, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Branch, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk 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:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in West Branch in March?
What is the average humidity in March in West Branch?
How many days does it rain in March in West Branch?
How many days does it snow in March in West Branch?
How many hours of daylight does West Branch have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in West Branch?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in West Branch?
How long on average sun shines in March in West Branch?
What is the UV index reading in March in West Branch?
Average temperature in March
West Branch, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
West Branch, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
West Branch, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
West Branch, IA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
West Branch, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").
Average rainfall days in March
West Branch, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Branch, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Branch, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Branch, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Branch, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).
Average UV index in March
West Branch, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
West Branch, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
West Branch, 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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