March weather forecastChester, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Chester, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, Chester's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from February's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). March's nights observe an average temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).Humidity
In Chester, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Chester, in March, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.4 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 16 days and aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 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 March, the average sunshine in Chester is 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 4 during March translates into the following guidance:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Chester, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 55.4°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 (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Chester, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Chester, 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 (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Chester, 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
Chester, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in March
Chester, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Chester, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Chester, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
Chester, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Chester, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Chester, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Chester, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Chester, 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).
