March weather forecast
Belle Prairie City, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Belle Prairie City, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.5°F (12.5°C) and min 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Belle Prairie City experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in February to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). An average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) marks the month of March in Belle Prairie City.

Humidity

In Belle Prairie City, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.1 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Belle Prairie City, in March, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Belle Prairie City, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Belle Prairie City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Belle Prairie City, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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 maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Belle Prairie City in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Belle Prairie City are 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Belle Prairie City?

The average relative humidity in March in Belle Prairie City is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March in Belle Prairie City?

In March, in Belle Prairie City, Illinois, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Belle Prairie City?

In Belle Prairie City, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Belle Prairie City have in March?

In March, the average day length in Belle Prairie City, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Belle Prairie City?

On the first day of March in Belle Prairie City, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Belle Prairie City?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Belle Prairie City, Illinois, 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 Belle Prairie City have in March?

In Belle Prairie City, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Belle Prairie City?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Belle Prairie City is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average temperature in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average pressure in March - Belle Prairie City, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average wind speed in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average humidity in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Belle Prairie City, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average UV index in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average visibility in March - Belle Prairie City, 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).

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