March weather forecastAltamont, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Altamont, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C).Temperature
In Altamont, the onset of March comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 40.3°F (4.6°C) to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). Altamont records an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Altamont, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. In Altamont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.3 days and collects up to 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Altamont aggregates 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Altamont, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Altamont, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Altamont, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 52.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Altamont, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Altamont, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Altamont, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Altamont, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").
Average rainfall days in March
Altamont, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Altamont, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Altamont, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Altamont, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Altamont, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Altamont, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Altamont, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Altamont, IL
- 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).
