March weather forecastGillespie, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Gillespie, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Gillespie registers a consistent average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) during March.Humidity
In Gillespie, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Gillespie, in March, during 10.7 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.4 rainfall days, and 14.72" (374mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Gillespie, Illinois, are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.5 snowfall days, in March, Gillespie aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Gillespie, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:22 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
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Gillespie, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Gillespie, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Gillespie, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Gillespie, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Gillespie, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Gillespie, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Gillespie, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Gillespie, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Gillespie, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Gillespie, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Gillespie, IL
- Average UV index in March: 4
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
Gillespie, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Gillespie, 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).
