March weather forecastEvanston, IL
March
Weather in March
March signals the beginning of Spring in Evanston with weather seamlessly transitioning between winter and spring. Visibly, the melting snow and blooming flowers paint a vibrant picture. Despite being unpredictable at times, one can expect a considerable drop in snowfall to a mere 0.94" (24mm). People start stepping out, bathing in the extended daylight that this month brings in. It's the perfect time to experience the harmonic symphony of nature reawakening.Temperature
The start of March brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from February's subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Evanston notes an average temperature descent to a still cold 32°F (0°C) in March, a small shift from its daytime peak.Humidity
In Evanston, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Evanston, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Evanston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 33.31" (846mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Evanston, in March, during 5.5 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.5 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) 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 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 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 is 6.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Evanston, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Evanston, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Evanston, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).
Average humidity in March
Evanston, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Evanston, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").
Average rainfall days in March
Evanston, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Evanston, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Evanston, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 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
Evanston, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Evanston, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Evanston, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Evanston, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Evanston, 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).
