March weather forecast
Dolton, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Dolton, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Dolton sees an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Dolton, Illinois, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Dolton, Illinois, in March, during 8.7 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dolton, there are 110.3 rainfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dolton, in March, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dolton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Dolton, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Dolton during March?

Dolton in March has an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Dolton?

In Dolton, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Dolton?

In Dolton, in March, during 8.7 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Dolton in March?

In Dolton, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dolton have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Dolton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

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

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 Dolton?

In Dolton, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Dolton?

In Dolton, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Dolton, IL

Average temperature in March - Dolton, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°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 (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Dolton, IL

Average pressure in March - Dolton, 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
Dolton, IL

Average wind speed in March - Dolton, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Dolton, IL

Average humidity in March - Dolton, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Dolton, IL

Average rainfall in March - Dolton, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
Dolton, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Dolton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Dolton, IL

Average snowfall in March - Dolton, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Dolton, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Dolton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Dolton, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dolton, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Dolton, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Dolton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Dolton, IL

Average UV index in March - Dolton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Dolton, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Dolton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Dolton, IL

Average visibility in March - Dolton, 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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