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
March's onset is marked by a clear temperature increase, soaring from a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Ames throughout March, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Ames is 71%.Rainfall
In Ames, in March, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ames, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) 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 6:59 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:51 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 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Ames, NE
- Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Ames, NE
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ames, NE
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Ames, NE
- Average humidity in March: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in March
Ames, NE
- Average rainfall in March: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Ames, NE
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ames, NE
- Average snowfall in March: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ames, NE
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ames, NE
- 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ames, NE
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Ames, NE
- 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
Ames, NE
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Ames, NE
- 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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