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
As March arrives, Fort Dodge's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C). Fort Dodge reports an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 55%.Rainfall
In Fort Dodge, during March, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95.4 rainfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Fort Dodge, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 8:02 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 March, the average sunshine is 8.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average high temperature in March: 59.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average pressure in March: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average wind speed in March: 12.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average humidity in March: 55%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average rainfall in March: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average snowfall in March: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average sunshine days in March: 21 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- Average cloud cover in March: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in March
Fort Dodge, KS
- 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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