March weather forecast
Creston, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Creston, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). Throughout March, an average nighttime temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is experienced in Creston.

Humidity

In Creston, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Creston, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Creston, there are 124.5 rainfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Creston, in March, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Creston, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.1 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Creston, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Creston, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Creston, 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: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Creston?

The high-temperature, in March, in Creston, is 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Creston?

In Creston, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March in Creston?

In March, in Creston, Illinois, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Creston in March?

In Creston, in March, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Creston have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Creston?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:20 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Creston, Illinois, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Creston?

The average sunshine duration in March in Creston, Illinois, is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Creston?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Creston is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Creston, IL

Average temperature in March - Creston, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.4°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 (14.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Creston, IL

Average pressure in March - Creston, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Creston, IL

Average wind speed in March - Creston, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Creston, IL

Average humidity in March - Creston, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Creston, IL

Average rainfall in March - Creston, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in March
Creston, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Creston, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Creston, IL

Average snowfall in March - Creston, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Creston, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Creston, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Creston, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Creston, 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 June (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Creston, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Creston, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Creston, IL

Average UV index in March - Creston, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Creston, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Creston, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Creston, IL

Average visibility in March - Creston, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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