March weather forecastBonfield, IL

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Bonfield, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) in February to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). During March, Bonfield's temperature averages to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In Bonfield, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bonfield, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bonfield, Illinois, in March, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bonfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 39 days and aggregates up to 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bonfield, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 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 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Bonfield is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In March, in Bonfield, the average high-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In Bonfield, Illinois, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

In Bonfield, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Bonfield, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Bonfield, IL

  • Average high temperature in March: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Bonfield, IL

  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bonfield, IL

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Bonfield, IL

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Bonfield, IL

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Bonfield, IL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bonfield, IL

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bonfield, IL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Bonfield, IL

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bonfield, IL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Bonfield, IL

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Bonfield, IL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Bonfield, 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).