March weather forecast
West Okoboji, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in West Okoboji, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in March, moving up from a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in February to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). West Okoboji's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In West Okoboji, in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Okoboji, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.8 days and collects up to 23.27" (591mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Okoboji. In West Okoboji, in March, during 7 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.3 snowfall days, and 21.18" (538mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Okoboji, Iowa, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In West Okoboji, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in West Okoboji during March?

The high-temperature, in March, in West Okoboji, is 41.7°F (5.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in West Okoboji?

In West Okoboji, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in West Okoboji in March?

In March, in West Okoboji, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in West Okoboji in March?

In West Okoboji, in March, during 7 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does West Okoboji have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in West Okoboji?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:10 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in West Okoboji, Iowa, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in West Okoboji?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in West Okoboji?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average temperature in March - West Okoboji, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

Average pressure in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average pressure in March - West Okoboji, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average wind speed in March - West Okoboji, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average humidity in March - West Okoboji, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average rainfall in March - West Okoboji, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average rainfall days in March - West Okoboji, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average snowfall in March - West Okoboji, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average snowfall days in March - West Okoboji, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11 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 Okoboji, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average sunshine days in March - West Okoboji, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average UV index in March - West Okoboji, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average cloud cover in March - West Okoboji, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
West Okoboji, IA

Average visibility in March - West Okoboji, 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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