March weather forecastCarbondale, IL
March
Weather in March
Weather in March in Carbondale, Illinois, swings towards the beginning of Spring. The months edges on warmth with temperatures climbing from 38.8°F (3.8°C) to 55.2°F (12.9°C). Despite the temperature shift, rainfall remains relatively stable, consequently affecting the ground conditions. The daylight hours continue to increase providing longer periods of sunshine. The wind speed registers a decrease, which signals a break from the blustery cold conditions of the preceding months.Temperature
As February gives way to March, the average high-temperature in Carbondale displays an increase, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). During March, the average low-temperature in Carbondale is a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Carbondale, during March, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Carbondale, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 34.69" (881mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Carbondale, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. In Carbondale, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.Daylight
In Carbondale, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Carbondale, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Carbondale, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Carbondale, Illinois, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Carbondale, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 55.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Carbondale, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Carbondale, 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 August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Carbondale, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Carbondale, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in March
Carbondale, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Carbondale, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Carbondale, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 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
Carbondale, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Carbondale, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Carbondale, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Carbondale, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Carbondale, 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).
