March weather forecastCentral City, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Central City, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).Temperature
March indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C) in February to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). The average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) is witnessed during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Central City, there are 83.2 rainfall days, and 6.81" (173mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Central City. During 1.7 snowfall days, in March, Central City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Central City, Illinois, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Central City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 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 Central City, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In Central City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. 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: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Central City, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Central City, 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
Central City, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Central City, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Central City, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.63"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and July (0.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Central City, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Central City, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Central City, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Central City, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Central City, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 20.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Central City, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Central City, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Central City, 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).





