March weather forecastGifford, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Gifford, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.1°F (9.5°C) and min 34.3°F (1.3°C).Temperature
Gifford's transition into March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during March nights.Humidity
In Gifford, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gifford, there are 121.5 rainfall days, and 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Gifford, during March, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.9 snowfall days, and 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Gifford, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 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
In Gifford, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Gifford, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Gifford, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Gifford, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Gifford, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Gifford, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Gifford, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Gifford, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Gifford, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Gifford, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Gifford, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Gifford, 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
Gifford, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Gifford, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
