March weather forecast
Colusa, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Colusa, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C) in February to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Colusa records an average nighttime low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Colusa, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.6 rainfall days, and 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Colusa. In Colusa, Illinois, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Colusa, there are 26.4 snowfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Colusa, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Colusa?

In Colusa, 49.6°F (9.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Colusa?

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

How much does it rain in Colusa in March?

In Colusa, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Colusa?

In Colusa, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Colusa have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Colusa?

On the first day of March in Colusa, sunrise is at 6:37 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.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Colusa?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Colusa have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Colusa is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Colusa?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Colusa is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Colusa, IL

Average temperature in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Colusa, IL

Average pressure in March - Colusa, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Colusa, IL

Average wind speed in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Colusa, IL

Average humidity in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Colusa, IL

Average rainfall in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in March
Colusa, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Colusa, IL

Average snowfall in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Colusa, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Colusa, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Colusa, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Colusa, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Colusa, IL

Average UV index in March - Colusa, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Colusa, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Colusa, IL

Average visibility in March - Colusa, 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).

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