March weather forecast
Kirkwood, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Kirkwood, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 48°F (8.9°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C) in February to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). In March, the average low-temperature is a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Kirkwood, Illinois, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kirkwood, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Kirkwood. In Kirkwood, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Kirkwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.7 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Kirkwood, Illinois, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Kirkwood, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Kirkwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Kirkwood?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 48°F (8.9°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Kirkwood?

In Kirkwood, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Kirkwood in March?

In March, in Kirkwood, Illinois, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Kirkwood in March?

In Kirkwood, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kirkwood have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Kirkwood?

On the first day of March in Kirkwood, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Kirkwood is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Kirkwood?

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

Average temperature in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Kirkwood, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average wind speed in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Kirkwood, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average rainfall in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average snowfall in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 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
Kirkwood, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average UV index in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average visibility in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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