March weather forecastCanton, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Canton, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).Temperature
March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). March's nights observe an average temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98 rainfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Canton, in March, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.Daylight
In Canton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:24 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 6.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Canton, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Canton, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Canton, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Canton, 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%).
Average rainfall in March
Canton, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Canton, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Canton, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Canton, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Canton, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Canton, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Canton, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Canton, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Canton, 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).
