March weather forecast
Western, IA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Western, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March is marked by a notable increase in high-temperatures, climbing from a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). In Western, the March nights cool down to an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Western is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Western, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.7 days and collects up to 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Western, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Western, Iowa, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

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 radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Western, is 45.7°F (7.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Western, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Western, Iowa, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:31 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 long on average sun shines in March in Western?

In Western, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Western, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Western, IA

Average temperature in March - Western, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°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 (14.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Western, IA

Average pressure in March - Western, 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
Western, IA

Average wind speed in March - Western, 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
Western, IA

Average humidity in March - Western, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Western, IA

Average rainfall in March - Western, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Western, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Western, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Western, IA

Average snowfall in March - Western, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Western, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Western, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Western, 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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Western, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Western, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Western, IA

Average UV index in March - Western, 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
Western, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Western, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Western, IA

Average visibility in March - Western, 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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