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
Preston's transition into March is marked by a clear temperature shift, advancing from a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in February to a chilly 44.6°F (7°C). March brings Preston a consistent average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Humidity
In Preston, Iowa, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Preston, in March, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Preston are January through April, October through December. In Preston, in March, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.Daylight
In Preston, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Preston, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:26 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 is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Preston is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Preston, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Preston, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Preston, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Preston, IA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Preston, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
Preston, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Preston, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Preston, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Preston, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Preston, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Preston, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Preston, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Preston, 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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