March weather forecastClifton, IL

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Clifton, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average high of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of March, the average high-temperature transitions from a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Clifton, in March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In Clifton, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Clifton, in March, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.7 rainfall days, and 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clifton, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Clifton, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:16 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 is 6h.

UV index

In Clifton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Clifton in March has an average high-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In March, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Clifton, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March in Clifton, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

In Clifton, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March 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
Clifton, IL

  • Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Clifton, IL

  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Clifton, IL

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Clifton, IL

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Clifton, IL

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Clifton, IL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Clifton, IL

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Clifton, IL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Clifton, IL

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Clifton, IL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Clifton, IL

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Clifton, IL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Clifton, IL

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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