March weather forecastKempton, IL

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Kempton, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

In Kempton, the onset of March comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C) to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). During the nights in March, Kempton experiences a consistent average temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kempton, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kempton, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kempton, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. In Kempton, during March, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Kempton, during the entire year, snow falls for 39 days and aggregates up to 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Kempton, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:17 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 March, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Kempton in March has an average high-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

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

In March, in Kempton, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, in Kempton, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

In March, the average day length in Kempton is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Kempton, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:17 pm CDT.

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

In Kempton, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

In Kempton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Kempton, IL

  • Average high temperature in March: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Kempton, IL

  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Kempton, IL

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Kempton, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Kempton, IL

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Kempton, IL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Kempton, IL

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Kempton, IL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Kempton, IL

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kempton, IL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Kempton, IL

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Kempton, IL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Kempton, 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).