March weather forecast
Cedar Rapids, NE

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Cedar Rapids experiences a noticeable temperature shift, with the average high-temperature advancing from a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) is observed during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cedar Rapids, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.8 days and collects up to 18.98" (482mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cedar Rapids, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Cedar Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.8 days and aggregates up to 14.06" (357mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Cedar Rapids, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:57 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 in Cedar Rapids is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Cedar Rapids, is 49.6°F (9.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Cedar Rapids, in March, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, 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 7:05 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:57 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 many hours of sunshine does Cedar Rapids have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Cedar Rapids?

In Cedar Rapids, 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average temperature in March - Cedar Rapids, 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 (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average pressure in March - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average wind speed in March - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average humidity in March - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average humidity in March: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average rainfall in March - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average rainfall days in March - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average snowfall in March - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average snowfall days in March - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cedar Rapids, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average sunshine days in March - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average UV index in March - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average cloud cover in March - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average visibility in March - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • 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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