March weather forecast
What Cheer, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in What Cheer, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.1°F (8.4°C) and min 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

As What Cheer steps into March, a marked temperature rise is observed, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C). What Cheer records an average nighttime low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In What Cheer, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In What Cheer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.9 days and collects up to 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In What Cheer, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) 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 6:42 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:34 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 is 6.5h.

UV index

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: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in What Cheer in March?

In What Cheer, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in What Cheer?

In What Cheer, in March, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in What Cheer, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:34 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 What Cheer, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In What Cheer, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
What Cheer, IA

Average temperature in March - What Cheer, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in March
What Cheer, IA

Average pressure in March - What Cheer, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
What Cheer, IA

Average wind speed in March - What Cheer, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in March
What Cheer, IA

Average humidity in March - What Cheer, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
What Cheer, IA

Average rainfall in March - What Cheer, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
What Cheer, IA

Average rainfall days in March - What Cheer, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
What Cheer, IA

Average snowfall in March - What Cheer, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
What Cheer, IA

Average snowfall days in March - What Cheer, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
What Cheer, IA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - What Cheer, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
What Cheer, IA

Average sunshine days in March - What Cheer, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
What Cheer, IA

Average UV index in March - What Cheer, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
What Cheer, IA

Average cloud cover in March - What Cheer, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
What Cheer, IA

Average visibility in March - What Cheer, 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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