March weather forecast
Darien, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Darien, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Darien's transition into March is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). During March, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Darien, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Darien, there are 118.5 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Darien, in March, during 4.9 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Darien, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.9 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Darien, Illinois, is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Darien is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Darien?

In March, in Darien, the average high-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Darien?

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

How much does it rain in Darien in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Darien in March?

In March, in Darien, Illinois, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Darien?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Darien?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Darien, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March in Darien?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Darien?

In Darien, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Darien, IL

Average temperature in March - Darien, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Darien, IL

Average pressure in March - Darien, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Darien, IL

Average wind speed in March - Darien, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Darien, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Darien, IL

Average rainfall in March - Darien, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in March
Darien, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Darien, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Darien, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Darien, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Darien, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Darien, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Darien, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Darien, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Darien, IL

Average UV index in March - Darien, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Darien, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Darien, IL

Average visibility in March - Darien, 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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