March weather forecastElwood, IL

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elwood, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). Elwood records an average nighttime low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) in March.

Humidity

In Elwood, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Elwood, Illinois, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout March, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Elwood, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.3 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 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 Elwood, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Elwood in March has an average high-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In Elwood, during March, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

In Elwood, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

In Elwood, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm CDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

In Elwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Elwood, IL

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Elwood, IL

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).