March weather forecast
Belvidere, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Belvidere, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from February's freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Belvidere experiences a mean low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during March.

Humidity

In Belvidere, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Belvidere, there are 154 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Belvidere are January through April, October through December. In Belvidere, in March, during 5.5 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.3 snowfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Belvidere is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Belvidere is 6.1h.

UV index

In Belvidere, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Belvidere?

In March, in Belvidere, the average high-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Belvidere?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Belvidere?

In Belvidere, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Belvidere in March?

In Belvidere, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Belvidere?

In March, the average day length in Belvidere is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Belvidere?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:20 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Belvidere, Illinois, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Belvidere?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Belvidere, Illinois, is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Belvidere?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Belvidere, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Belvidere, IL

Average temperature in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Belvidere, IL

Average pressure in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Belvidere, IL

Average wind speed in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Belvidere, IL

Average humidity in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Belvidere, IL

Average rainfall in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in March
Belvidere, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Belvidere, IL

Average snowfall in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Belvidere, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 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
Belvidere, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Belvidere, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Belvidere, IL

Average UV index in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Belvidere, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Belvidere, IL

Average visibility in March - Belvidere, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).

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