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 transition from February to March brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Des Plaines witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Des Plaines, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Des Plaines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.1 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Des Plaines, in March, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Des Plaines, Illinois, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 17.52" (445mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.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 March, in Des Plaines, 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
In Des Plaines, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Des Plaines during March?
What is the average humidity in March in Des Plaines?
How many days does it rain in March in Des Plaines?
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What is the average length of the day in March in Des Plaines?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Des Plaines?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Des Plaines?
How long on average sun shines in March in Des Plaines?
How high is the UV index in March in Des Plaines?
Average temperature in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Des Plaines, 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
Des Plaines, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Des Plaines, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Des Plaines, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Des Plaines, 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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