March weather forecast
Watkins, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Watkins, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

A noticeable upsurge in temperatures is seen as February gives way to March, with average highs moving from a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Watkins's temperature lowers to a mean of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during the nights in March.

Humidity

In Watkins, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, in Watkins, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Watkins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.8 days and collects up to 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Watkins, Iowa, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Watkins, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Watkins is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Watkins, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 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 in Watkins is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Watkins?

In Watkins, 45.9°F (7.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Watkins?

In Watkins, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March in Watkins?

In March, in Watkins, Iowa, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Watkins in March?

In Watkins, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Watkins have in March?

In March, the average day length in Watkins, Iowa, is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Watkins?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Watkins, Iowa, is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Watkins?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Watkins, Iowa, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Watkins, IA

Average temperature in March - Watkins, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°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 (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Watkins, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Watkins, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Watkins, IA

Average humidity in March - Watkins, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Watkins, IA

Average rainfall in March - Watkins, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in March
Watkins, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Watkins, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Watkins, IA

Average snowfall in March - Watkins, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Watkins, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Watkins, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Watkins, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Watkins, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Watkins, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Watkins, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Watkins, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Watkins, IA

Average visibility in March - Watkins, 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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