March weather forecast
Ashland, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Ashland, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

As Ashland welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). An average temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) marks the nights in Ashland in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ashland, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Ashland, in March, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ashland, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.2 days and aggregates up to 10.39" (264mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Ashland is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 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 in Ashland, Illinois, is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ashland is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Ashland?

The high-temperature during March is 50.9°F (10.5°C) and the low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Ashland?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Ashland?

In Ashland, Illinois, in March, during 12.9 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Ashland?

In Ashland, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ashland have in March?

In March, the average day length in Ashland is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Ashland?

On the first day of March in Ashland, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Ashland, 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 Ashland have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Ashland, Illinois, is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Ashland?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ashland is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ashland, IL

Average temperature in March - Ashland, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Ashland, IL

Average pressure in March - Ashland, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Ashland, IL

Average wind speed in March - Ashland, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Ashland, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Ashland, IL

Average rainfall in March - Ashland, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in March
Ashland, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Ashland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Ashland, IL

Average snowfall in March - Ashland, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Ashland, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Ashland, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Ashland, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ashland, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Ashland, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Ashland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Ashland, IL

Average UV index in March - Ashland, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Ashland, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Ashland, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Ashland, IL

Average visibility in March - Ashland, 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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