March weather forecastEast Alton, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in East Alton, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.4°F (11.9°C) and min 37.2°F (2.9°C).Temperature
As East Alton, Illinois, transitions into March, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a wintry 41°F (5°C) in February to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). East Alton, during March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in East Alton is 76%.Rainfall
In East Alton, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in East Alton, there are 138 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in East Alton. In East Alton, in March, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in East Alton, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In East Alton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 East Alton, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in East Alton is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During March, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
East Alton, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 53.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in March
East Alton, 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
East Alton, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
East Alton, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
East Alton, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").
Average rainfall days in March
East Alton, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
East Alton, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
East Alton, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
East Alton, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
East Alton, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
East Alton, IL
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
East Alton, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
East Alton, 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).
