March weather forecastLena, IL
March
Weather in March
For Lena, Illinois, March heralds the arrival of spring, with weather conditions reflecting the change. Snowfall becomes less common, making way for brighter days and visible signs of life in nature. The city experiences greater visibility, higher temperatures, and, consequently, more daylight hours. The shift from winter to spring is evidenced by a notable rise in the high temperature to 43.5°F (6.4°C). It's a month of revival, with the weather gradually shedding its winter coat and the city embracing the first hints of spring's warmth.Temperature
In Lena, the average high-temperature in March significantly increases from a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in February to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). In the month of March, the average temperature in Lena, Illinois, dips to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during the night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Lena, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.9 days and collects up to 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lena, during March, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 13.62" (346mm) of snow is accumulated.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 6:41 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 March, the average sunshine is 6h.UV index
In Lena, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Lena, 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
Lena, 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
Lena, 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
Lena, 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
Lena, 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
Lena, 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
Lena, 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
Lena, 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
Lena, 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
Lena, 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
Lena, 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
Lena, 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
Lena, 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).
