March weather forecastMattoon, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Mattoon, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).Temperature
The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from an icy 39°F (3.9°C) in February to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). March generally records an average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mattoon, there are 148 rainfall days, and 25.63" (651mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Mattoon, during March, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Mattoon, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 7.01" (178mm) of snow.Daylight
In Mattoon, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:16 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 6.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Mattoon, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Mattoon, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Mattoon, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Mattoon, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Mattoon, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").
Average rainfall days in March
Mattoon, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mattoon, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mattoon, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 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
Mattoon, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mattoon, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Mattoon, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Mattoon, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Mattoon, 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).
