March weather forecastColumbus, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Columbus, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).Temperature
The onset of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) in February to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) is expected.Humidity
In Columbus, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbus, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.2 days and collects up to 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Columbus, in March, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:28 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 6.5h.UV index
In Columbus, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. 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
Columbus, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbus, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Columbus, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbus, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, 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).
