March weather forecast
Hawkeye, IA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Hawkeye, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Hawkeye's transition into March marks a considerable rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Hawkeye records a consistent low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during March nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hawkeye, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hawkeye, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.5 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hawkeye, in March, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow. In Hawkeye, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.9 days and aggregates up to 24.84" (631mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hawkeye, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Hawkeye, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

In Hawkeye, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In Hawkeye, in March, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Hawkeye?

In Hawkeye, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Hawkeye, in March, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:33 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 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Hawkeye is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Hawkeye, IA

Average temperature in March - Hawkeye, IA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Hawkeye, IA

Average pressure in March - Hawkeye, 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
Hawkeye, IA

Average wind speed in March - Hawkeye, 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
Hawkeye, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Hawkeye, IA

Average rainfall in March - Hawkeye, IA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Hawkeye, IA

Average rainfall days in March - Hawkeye, IA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hawkeye, IA

Average snowfall in March - Hawkeye, IA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.83"

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
Hawkeye, IA

Average snowfall days in March - Hawkeye, IA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hawkeye, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hawkeye, IA

Average sunshine days in March - Hawkeye, IA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Hawkeye, IA

Average UV index in March - Hawkeye, IA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Hawkeye, IA

Average cloud cover in March - Hawkeye, 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
Hawkeye, IA

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

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

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