March weather forecastEffingham, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Effingham, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52°F (11.1°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).Temperature
March brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from February's icy 40.3°F (4.6°C) to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). In the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 36.5°F (2.5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Effingham, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Effingham, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Effingham, Illinois, are January through April, November and December. In Effingham, in March, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Effingham, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Effingham, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Effingham, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:17 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 Effingham is 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Effingham is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in March
Effingham, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 52°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).
Average pressure in March
Effingham, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Effingham, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Effingham, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Effingham, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
Effingham, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Effingham, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Effingham, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Effingham, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Effingham, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Effingham, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
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
Effingham, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Effingham, 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).
