March weather forecastMcCook, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in McCook, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.1°F (7.3°C) and min 32°F (0°C).Temperature
The beginning of March signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). March nights observe an average temperature dip to a wintry 32°F (0°C).Humidity
In McCook, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In McCook, in March, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In McCook, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.8 days and collects up to 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in McCook are January through April, October through December. In McCook, in March, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.1 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) 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 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in McCook is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
McCook, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in March
McCook, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
McCook, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
McCook, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
McCook, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (1.77").
Average rainfall days in March
McCook, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
McCook, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
McCook, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
McCook, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
McCook, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).
Average UV index in March
McCook, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
McCook, 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 August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
McCook, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
