March weather forecast
Highland, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Highland, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.2°F (2.9°C) and max 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

March's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from February's icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). Highland sees an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) during March.

Humidity

In Highland, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Highland, during March, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Highland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.6 days and collects up to 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Highland, Illinois, are January through March, October through December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.7 snowfall days, in March, Highland aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Highland, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Highland, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Highland, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:21 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 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Highland is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Highland?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Highland, Illinois, during March are 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Highland?

In Highland, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March in Highland?

In Highland, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Highland?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.7 snowfall days, in March, Highland aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in March in Highland is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Highland?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Highland, Illinois, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Highland?

The average sunshine duration in March in Highland, Illinois, is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Highland?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Highland, IL

Average temperature in March - Highland, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°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 (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Highland, IL

Average pressure in March - Highland, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Highland, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Highland, IL

Average humidity in March - Highland, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Highland, IL

Average rainfall in March - Highland, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in March
Highland, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Highland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Highland, IL

Average snowfall in March - Highland, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Highland, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Highland, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 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
Highland, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Highland, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Highland, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Highland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Highland, IL

Average UV index in March - Highland, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Highland, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Highland, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Highland, IL

Average visibility in March - Highland, 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).

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