March weather forecastFairfield, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Fairfield, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).Temperature
An upsurge in temperatures occurs as February gives way to March, with average highs shifting from an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). Fairfield observes an average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Fairfield, in March, during 15.3 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fairfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.4 days and collects up to 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Fairfield, during March, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Fairfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 6.97" (177mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:16 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In Fairfield, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Fairfield, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.7°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 (25°F).
Average pressure in March
Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Fairfield, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Fairfield, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in March
Fairfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fairfield, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fairfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Fairfield, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fairfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).
Average UV index in March
Fairfield, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
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
Fairfield, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Fairfield, 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).
