March weather forecastAshkum, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Ashkum, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 47.5°F (8.6°C).Temperature
Ashkum sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C) to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) is expected.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Ashkum, during March, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Ashkum, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.7 days and collects up to 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ashkum, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.Daylight
In Ashkum, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Ashkum, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Ashkum, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Ashkum, IL
- 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ashkum, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Ashkum, 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%).
Average rainfall in March
Ashkum, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
Ashkum, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ashkum, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ashkum, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Ashkum, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ashkum, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Ashkum, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Ashkum, 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 34).
Average visibility in March
Ashkum, 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).
