March weather forecastMedia, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Media, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 48.6°F (9.2°C).Temperature
March brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from February's cold 34.9°F (1.6°C) to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C). Throughout March, Media's nights cool down to an average of 33.4°F (0.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.9 rainfall days, and 30.87" (784mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Media, in March, during 4.4 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Media, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.Daylight
In Media, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Media, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Media is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Media, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 48.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.4°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 (17.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Media, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Media, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Media, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Media, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.46").
Average rainfall days in March
Media, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Media, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Media, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Media, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Media, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Media, 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 January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Media, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Media, 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).
