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 sets in Ankeny, the average high-temperature displays a significant increase, moving up from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). In Ankeny, the March nights cool down to an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Ankeny, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ankeny, there are 129.8 rainfall days, and 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ankeny. In Ankeny, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Ankeny, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.2 days and aggregates up to 13.94" (354mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Ankeny, Iowa, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Ankeny, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:39 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 Ankeny is 6.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Ankeny in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Ankeny?
How much does it rain in Ankeny in March?
How much does it snow in Ankeny in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Ankeny?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Ankeny?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Ankeny?
How many hours of sunshine does Ankeny have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Ankeny?
Average temperature in March
Ankeny, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Ankeny, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ankeny, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Ankeny, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Ankeny, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Ankeny, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ankeny, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ankeny, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ankeny, 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 1min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ankeny, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Ankeny, IA
- 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Ankeny, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Ankeny, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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