March weather forecastChana, IL

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Chana, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

Chana's transition into March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). March brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Chana, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Chana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.2 days and collects up to 20.31" (516mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Chana, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.6 snowfall days, and 9.49" (241mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chana, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:21 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 Chana, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Chana, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

In March, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Chana is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Chana, IL

  • Average high temperature in March: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Chana, IL

  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Chana, IL

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Chana, IL

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Chana, IL

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Chana, IL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chana, IL

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.1"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Chana, IL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in March
Chana, IL

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chana, IL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Chana, IL

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Chana, IL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Chana, IL

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).