March weather forecast
Belleville, IL

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Weather in March

March signals the thaw of winters in Belleville as spring hints at an impending arrival. Warming temperatures contribute to creating atmospheric flux, introducing significantly more rainfall in comparison to February. With rising temperature and longer daylight hours, winter's icy breath transcends into a milder spring oscillation. The average low temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) signals the departure of rigorous winters, gradually nurturing the environment toward a more hospitable climate for verdant spring growth.

Temperature

March marks a rise in the average high-temperature in Belleville, moving from February's cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). March sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In Belleville, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Belleville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.1 days and collects up to 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Belleville, Illinois, are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.1 snowfall days, in March, Belleville aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Belleville, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 8.11" (206mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Belleville, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Belleville, sunrise is at 6:44 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

In March, the average sunshine in Belleville is 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. 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: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Belleville?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Belleville, is 54.5°F (12.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Belleville?

In Belleville, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Belleville?

In Belleville, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Belleville?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Belleville. During 2.1 snowfall days, in March, Belleville aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Belleville have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Belleville?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Belleville, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:22 pm CDT.

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

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 Belleville have in March?

In Belleville, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Belleville?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Belleville is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Belleville, IL

Average temperature in March - Belleville, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Belleville, IL

Average pressure in March - Belleville, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Belleville, IL

Average wind speed in March - Belleville, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Belleville, IL

Average humidity in March - Belleville, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Belleville, IL

Average rainfall in March - Belleville, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in March
Belleville, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Belleville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Belleville, IL

Average snowfall in March - Belleville, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Belleville, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Belleville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Belleville, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Belleville, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Belleville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Belleville, IL

Average UV index in March - Belleville, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Belleville, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Belleville, IL

Average visibility in March - Belleville, 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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