March weather forecast
Gifford, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Gifford, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

Gifford sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Gifford experiences a nighttime temperature average of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Gifford is 75%.

Rainfall

In Gifford, in March, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gifford, there are 121.5 rainfall days, and 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gifford are January through April, November and December. In Gifford, in March, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Gifford, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.9 days and aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Gifford, 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Gifford?

The high-temperature, in March, in Gifford, is 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Gifford?

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

How much does it rain in Gifford in March?

In Gifford, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Gifford?

In Gifford, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Gifford?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Gifford?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Gifford, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Gifford, 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 Gifford have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Gifford, Illinois, is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Gifford?

In Gifford, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Gifford, IL

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).

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Average pressure in March
Gifford, IL

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).

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Average wind speed in March
Gifford, IL

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).

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Average humidity in March
Gifford, IL

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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Gifford, IL

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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Gifford, IL

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).

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Average snowfall in March
Gifford, IL

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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Gifford, IL

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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gifford, IL

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Gifford, IL

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).

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Average UV index in March
Gifford, IL

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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Gifford, IL

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).

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Average visibility in March
Gifford, IL

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).

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