March weather forecastKent, IL

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Kent, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from February's freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). During the month of March, Kent's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Kent, in March, during 12 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kent, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Kent, during March, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Kent, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.1 days and aggregates up to 13.62" (346mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Kent is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 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 Kent, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Kent, is 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

In Kent, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

In Kent, during March, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

In Kent, in March, during 6.6 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Kent, IL

  • Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Kent, IL

  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Kent, IL

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Kent, IL

  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Kent, IL

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Kent, IL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Kent, IL

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Kent, IL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kent, IL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Kent, IL

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Kent, IL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Kent, IL

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).