March weather forecastColumbia, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Columbia, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from February's icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). In Columbia, March nights cool down to an average of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Columbia is 76%.Rainfall
In Columbia, Illinois, in March, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Columbia are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Columbia. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Columbia aggregates 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.3 snowfall days, and 7.72" (196mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Columbia is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Columbia, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Columbia, Illinois, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Columbia, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 54.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbia, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbia, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbia, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbia, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbia, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbia, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbia, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Columbia, 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 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbia, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbia, 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
Columbia, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Columbia, 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).
