Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in February to a chilly 44.6°F (7°C). An average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) is common during the nights of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Cortland, Illinois, is 77%.Rainfall
In Cortland, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cortland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.6 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Cortland are January through May, October through December. In Cortland, in March, during 5.6 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cortland, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.3 days and aggregates up to 17.87" (454mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Cortland, Illinois, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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
The average sunshine in March in Cortland is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March in Cortland?
How many days does it rain in March in Cortland?
How many days does it snow in March in Cortland?
How many hours of daylight does Cortland have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Cortland?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Cortland?
How many hours of sunshine does Cortland have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Cortland?
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).
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