March weather forecastCowden, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Cowden, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).Temperature
March brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from February's wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C) to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). Throughout the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 36.9°F (2.7°C).Humidity
In Cowden, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cowden, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Cowden, in March, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.9 snowfall days, and 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Cowden, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:18 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 6.3h.UV index
In Cowden, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Cowden, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 52.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Cowden, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cowden, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Cowden, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Cowden, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.93"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Cowden, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cowden, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cowden, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Cowden, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cowden, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Cowden, 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
Cowden, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Cowden, 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).
