March weather forecastAtwater, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Atwater, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 52°F (11.1°C).Temperature
Atwater's March weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) in February to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). During the nights in March, the temperature averages to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Atwater, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Atwater, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.5 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Atwater, in March, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Atwater, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:22 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 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Atwater, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 52°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Atwater, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Atwater, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Atwater, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Atwater, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
Atwater, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Atwater, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Atwater, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Atwater, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Atwater, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Atwater, 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
Atwater, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Atwater, 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).





