March weather forecastEast Cape Girardeau, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).Temperature
In March, the average high-temperature increases from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in February to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). East Cape Girardeau in March anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C).Humidity
March and May, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout March, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In East Cape Girardeau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In East Cape Girardeau, in March, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.2 snowfall days, and 4.92" (125mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:20 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 March, the average sunshine in East Cape Girardeau is 6.4h.UV index
In East Cape Girardeau, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
East Cape Girardeau, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 56.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 40.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in March
East Cape Girardeau, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
East Cape Girardeau, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
East Cape Girardeau, IL
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in March
East Cape Girardeau, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
East Cape Girardeau, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
East Cape Girardeau, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
East Cape Girardeau, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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 Cape Girardeau, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
East Cape Girardeau, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).
Average UV index in March
East Cape Girardeau, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
East Cape Girardeau, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
East Cape Girardeau, 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).





