March weather forecast
Burlington, IA

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Weather in March

Unlike the harsh winter months, March in Burlington is known for its mild weather. Temperature begins its ascension, melting the last vestiges of winter snow, falling down to an average of 1.5" (38mm). A beautiful transition period, March marks the arrival of spring with bursts of color as gardens start to bloom. The days are longer, the skies clearer, and daily life starts to throb with a renewed energy. March, in Burlington, is a reassurance that warmer, sunnier days are right around the corner.

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C) in February to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). Burlington throughout March, records an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Burlington, Iowa, during March, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Burlington, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.6 days and collects up to 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Burlington, in March, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Burlington, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.5 days and aggregates up to 11.77" (299mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Burlington, Iowa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Burlington is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Burlington in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Burlington are 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 34°F (1.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Burlington?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Burlington in March?

In Burlington, Iowa, in March, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Burlington?

In Burlington, in March, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Burlington?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Burlington?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:28 pm CDT.

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

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

In Burlington, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Burlington?

In Burlington, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Burlington, IA

Average temperature in March - Burlington, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34°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 (18°F).

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Average pressure in March
Burlington, IA

Average pressure in March - Burlington, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Burlington, IA

Average wind speed in March - Burlington, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Burlington, IA

Average humidity in March - Burlington, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Burlington, IA

Average rainfall in March - Burlington, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in March
Burlington, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Burlington, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Burlington, IA

Average snowfall in March - Burlington, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Burlington, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Burlington, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Burlington, IA
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Burlington, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Burlington, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Burlington, IA

Average UV index in March - Burlington, 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
Burlington, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Burlington, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Burlington, IA

Average visibility in March - Burlington, IA
  • 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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