March weather forecast
Anchor, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Anchor, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

The shift into March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) in February to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). During March, the average low-temperature is a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Anchor, Illinois, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Anchor, in March, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Anchor, there are 126.2 rainfall days, and 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Anchor, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. In Anchor, Illinois, in March, during 3.4 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Anchor, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.4 days and aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Anchor, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Anchor, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Anchor?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Anchor are 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Anchor?

In March, the average relative humidity in Anchor, Illinois, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Anchor?

In Anchor, Illinois, in March, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Anchor in March?

In March, in Anchor, Illinois, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Anchor have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Anchor?

On the first day of March in Anchor, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Anchor have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Anchor is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Anchor?

In Anchor, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Anchor, IL

Average temperature in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°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 (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Anchor, IL

Average pressure in March - Anchor, IL
  • 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Anchor, IL

Average wind speed in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Anchor, IL

Average humidity in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Anchor, IL

Average rainfall in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in March
Anchor, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Anchor, IL

Average snowfall in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Anchor, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Anchor, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Anchor, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Anchor, IL

Average UV index in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Anchor, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

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 33).

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Average visibility in March
Anchor, IL

Average visibility in March - Anchor, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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