March weather forecastCortland, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Cortland, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.6°F (7°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).Temperature
With the transition into March, Cortland experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in February to a chilly 44.6°F (7°C). In the month of March, an average of 30.2°F (-1°C) marks the low-temperature.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Cortland, in March, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.6 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cortland, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Cortland, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.3 days and aggregates up to 17.87" (454mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cortland, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Cortland, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cortland is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Cortland, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Cortland, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cortland, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Cortland, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Cortland, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.65").
Average rainfall days in March
Cortland, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cortland, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cortland, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cortland, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cortland, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Cortland, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Cortland, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Cortland, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).
