March weather forecastMackinaw, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Mackinaw, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low of 34°F (1.1°C).Temperature
Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during March moves from February's wintry 35.6°F (2°C) to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages to a cold 34°F (1.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Mackinaw, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 99.2 rainfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Mackinaw. In March, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout March, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Mackinaw, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:21 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 Mackinaw, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In Mackinaw, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Mackinaw, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.3°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 (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34°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 (19°F).
Average pressure in March
Mackinaw, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Mackinaw, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Mackinaw, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Mackinaw, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Mackinaw, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mackinaw, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mackinaw, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Mackinaw, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mackinaw, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Mackinaw, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Mackinaw, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Mackinaw, 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).
