March weather forecast
Yorktown, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Yorktown, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50°F (10°C) and an average low of 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

In Yorktown, stepping into March signifies a significant temperature increment, moving up from February's cold 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a cool 50°F (10°C). During the month of March, Yorktown's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

In Yorktown, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Yorktown, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Yorktown, there are 114.9 rainfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Yorktown are January through April, October through December. In Yorktown, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Yorktown, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.2 days and aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Yorktown, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:44 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 Yorktown, Iowa, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Yorktown?

Yorktown in March has an average high-temperature of 50°F (10°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Yorktown?

The average relative humidity in March in Yorktown is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Yorktown?

In Yorktown, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Yorktown?

In Yorktown, Iowa, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Yorktown?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Yorktown?

On the first day of March in Yorktown, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:44 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Yorktown, 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 Yorktown?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Yorktown?

In Yorktown, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Yorktown, IA

Average temperature in March - Yorktown, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Yorktown, IA

Average pressure in March - Yorktown, IA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Yorktown, IA

Average wind speed in March - Yorktown, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Yorktown, IA

Average humidity in March - Yorktown, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Yorktown, IA

Average rainfall in March - Yorktown, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Yorktown, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Yorktown, IA

Average snowfall in March - Yorktown, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Yorktown, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Yorktown, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Yorktown, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Yorktown, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Yorktown, IA

Average UV index in March - Yorktown, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Yorktown, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Yorktown, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Yorktown, IA

Average visibility in March - Yorktown, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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