March weather forecast
Jacksonville, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Jacksonville, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.4°F (10.8°C) and min 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

Jacksonville's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Jacksonville, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Jacksonville, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Jacksonville, there are 148.2 rainfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Jacksonville, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Jacksonville, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

In Jacksonville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Jacksonville?

The high-temperature, in March, in Jacksonville, records 51.4°F (10.8°C), while the low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Jacksonville?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Jacksonville?

In Jacksonville, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Jacksonville?

In Jacksonville, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in March in Jacksonville, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Jacksonville?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Jacksonville, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Jacksonville is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Jacksonville?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Jacksonville is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average temperature in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

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Average pressure in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average pressure in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average wind speed in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average humidity in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average rainfall in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average snowfall in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Jacksonville, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Jacksonville, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average UV index in March - Jacksonville, 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
Jacksonville, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average visibility in March - Jacksonville, 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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