March weather forecast
Carthage, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Carthage, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 36.3°F (2.4°C) to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) is recorded.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, in Carthage, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.2 rainfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Carthage, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Carthage, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Carthage is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Carthage is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. 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. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Carthage?

In Carthage, 49.6°F (9.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Carthage?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Carthage?

In Carthage, Illinois, in March, during 12.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Carthage in March?

In Carthage, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Carthage?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Carthage, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:28 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Carthage is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Carthage?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Carthage, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°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 (19.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Carthage, IL

Average pressure in March - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

Average wind speed in March - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Carthage, IL

Average rainfall in March - Carthage, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in March
Carthage, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Carthage, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Carthage, IL

Average snowfall in March - Carthage, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Carthage, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Carthage, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Carthage, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Carthage, 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 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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Carthage, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Carthage, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Carthage, IL

Average UV index in March - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Carthage, IL

Average visibility in March - Carthage, 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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