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
March's arrival witnesses a distinct temperature rise, advancing from February's cold 32.2°F (0.1°C) to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). West Des Moines throughout March, records an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In West Des Moines, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In West Des Moines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.3 days and collects up to 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Des Moines. In West Des Moines, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in West Des Moines is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in West Des Moines, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:39 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 West Des Moines is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in West Des Moines, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in West Des Moines?
What is the average humidity in March in West Des Moines?
How much does it rain in West Des Moines in March?
How much does it snow in West Des Moines in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in West Des Moines?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in West Des Moines?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in West Des Moines?
How many hours of sunshine does West Des Moines have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in West Des Moines?
Average temperature in March
West Des Moines, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in March
West Des Moines, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
West Des Moines, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
West Des Moines, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
West Des Moines, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in March
West Des Moines, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Des Moines, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Des Moines, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 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 Des Moines, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Des Moines, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
West Des Moines, 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
West Des Moines, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
West Des Moines, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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