March weather forecast
Lanark, IL

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Weather in March

March ushers in the city of Lanark into spring, although it bids adieu to the snowfall that catered to the scenic canvas of the winter months. With the temperature sliding up to 44.2°F (6.8°C), it declares a cessation of the biting cold that characterized the previous months. The relative humidity drops to 78%, hinting at the inevitable retreat of winter. Concurrently, rainfall replaces snowfall as the dominant type of precipitation with days receiving rainfall more than doubling from the previous month. As spring starts to unfurl its charm, daylight hours surge to 12 hours, a welcome beacon of better weather.

Temperature

The start of March in Lanark is characterized by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Lanark records an average nighttime low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In Lanark, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Lanark, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lanark, there are 130.8 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Lanark. In Lanark, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lanark, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.2 days and aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of March, 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

The average sunshine in March in Lanark is 6.2h.

UV index

In Lanark, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lanark in March?

Lanark in March has an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Lanark?

The average relative humidity in March in Lanark, Illinois, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Lanark?

In Lanark, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Lanark?

In Lanark, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lanark have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Lanark?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Lanark have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Lanark, Illinois, is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Lanark?

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

Average temperature in March - Lanark, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Lanark, IL

Average pressure in March - Lanark, 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Lanark, IL

Average wind speed in March - Lanark, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Lanark, IL

Average humidity in March - Lanark, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Lanark, IL

Average rainfall in March - Lanark, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in March
Lanark, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Lanark, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Lanark, IL

Average snowfall in March - Lanark, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Lanark, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Lanark, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Lanark, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lanark, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in March
Lanark, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Lanark, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in March
Lanark, IL

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

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Lanark, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Lanark, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Lanark, IL

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

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

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