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 to March introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from an icy 35.8°F in February to a frosty 49.1°F. Downs, in March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 34.3°F.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Downs, during March, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 20.83" of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Downs are January through April, November and December. In Downs, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" of snow. Throughout the year, in Downs, there are 28.1 snowfall days, and 9.17" of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Downs is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Downs, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In Downs, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
FAQ
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Average temperature in March
Downs, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Downs, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Downs, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Downs, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Downs, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").
Average rainfall days in March
Downs, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Downs, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Downs, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Downs, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Downs, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Downs, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Downs, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Downs, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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