March weather forecast
Ford Heights, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ford Heights, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Ford Heights, during March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Ford Heights is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ford Heights, Illinois, there are 167.4 rainfall days, and 35" (889mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ford Heights, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. In Ford Heights, in March, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ford Heights, Illinois, there are 47.8 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Ford Heights, sunrise is at 6:23 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 Ford Heights, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Ford Heights?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ford Heights are 46°F (7.8°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Ford Heights?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Ford Heights?

In March, in Ford Heights, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Ford Heights?

In Ford Heights, during March, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Ford Heights?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Ford Heights?

On the first day of March in Ford Heights, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:23 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.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Ford Heights?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Ford Heights have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Ford Heights is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March in Ford Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ford Heights is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average temperature in March - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average pressure in March - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average wind speed in March - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average humidity in March - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average rainfall in March - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average snowfall in March - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ford Heights, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average UV index in March - Ford Heights, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in March
Ford Heights, IL

Average visibility in March - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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