March weather forecast
Birmingham, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Birmingham, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). During the month of March, the nighttime temperature in Birmingham falls to an average of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Birmingham is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Birmingham, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Birmingham, there are 94.4 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Birmingham are January through April, October through December. In Birmingham, in March, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Birmingham, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Birmingham, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:27 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 is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Birmingham is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Birmingham?

During March, Birmingham experiences an average high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Birmingham?

The average relative humidity in March in Birmingham is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Birmingham in March?

In March, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout March, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Birmingham have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Birmingham?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Birmingham, Illinois, is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Birmingham?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Birmingham is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Birmingham, IL

Average temperature in March - Birmingham, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in March
Birmingham, IL

Average pressure in March - Birmingham, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Birmingham, IL

Average wind speed in March - Birmingham, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Birmingham, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Birmingham, IL

Average rainfall in March - Birmingham, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in March
Birmingham, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Birmingham, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Birmingham, IL

Average snowfall in March - Birmingham, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Birmingham, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Birmingham, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Birmingham, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Birmingham, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (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
Birmingham, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Birmingham, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Birmingham, IL

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

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Birmingham, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Birmingham, IL

Average visibility in March - Birmingham, 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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