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
As March arrives, Dorchester's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's icy 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). In March, Dorchester encounters an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) during the night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dorchester, there are 121.4 rainfall days, and 14.72" (374mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Dorchester, Illinois, are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.5 snowfall days, in March, Dorchester aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Dorchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Dorchester is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Dorchester, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:22 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 Dorchester, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Dorchester?
What is the average humidity in March in Dorchester?
How many days does it rain in March in Dorchester?
What is the last month it snows in Dorchester?
How many hours of daylight does Dorchester have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Dorchester?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Dorchester?
How many hours of sunshine does Dorchester have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Dorchester?
Average temperature in March
Dorchester, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Dorchester, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dorchester, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Dorchester, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Dorchester, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Dorchester, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dorchester, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dorchester, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Dorchester, 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 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dorchester, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Dorchester, IL
- Average UV index in March: 4
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
Dorchester, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Dorchester, 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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