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
Iowa City's weather in March is marked by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's wintry 32°F (0°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Throughout the month of March, Iowa City witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).Humidity
In Iowa City, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Iowa City, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Iowa City, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Iowa City, in March, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Iowa City, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.7 days and aggregates up to 16.42" (417mm) of snow.Daylight
In Iowa City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Iowa City is 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Iowa City is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Iowa City in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Iowa City?
How much does it rain in Iowa City in March?
How much does it snow in Iowa City in March?
How many hours of daylight does Iowa City have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Iowa City?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Iowa City?
How many hours of sunshine does Iowa City have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Iowa City?
Average temperature in March
Iowa City, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Iowa City, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"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).
Average wind speed in March
Iowa City, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Iowa City, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Iowa City, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
Iowa City, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Iowa City, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Iowa City, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Iowa City, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Iowa City, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Iowa City, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Iowa City, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Iowa City, 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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