March weather forecast
Colwell, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Colwell, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). An average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout March, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Colwell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.1 days and collects up to 27.32" (694mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colwell, Iowa, during March, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.5 snowfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:36 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 5.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Colwell, is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Colwell, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Colwell, in March, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Colwell, in March, during 8.7 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Colwell have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:36 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Colwell, IA

Average temperature in March - Colwell, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Colwell, IA

Average pressure in March - Colwell, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Colwell, IA

Average wind speed in March - Colwell, IA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

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 (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Colwell, IA

Average humidity in March - Colwell, IA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Colwell, IA

Average rainfall in March - Colwell, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Colwell, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Colwell, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Colwell, IA

Average snowfall in March - Colwell, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Colwell, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Colwell, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Colwell, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Colwell, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Colwell, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Colwell, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Colwell, IA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Colwell, IA

Average visibility in March - Colwell, IA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and December (5mi).

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