March weather forecastMadison, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Madison, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C).Temperature
March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) is expected.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 36.06" (916mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Madison aggregates 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.3 days and aggregates up to 8.07" (205mm) of snow.Daylight
In Madison, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Madison, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Madison, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Madison, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Madison, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Madison, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
Madison, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Madison, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Madison, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Madison, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Madison, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Madison, IL
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Madison, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Madison, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
