March weather forecastMetcalf, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Metcalf, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and an average low of 36°F (2.2°C).Temperature
As Metcalf transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in February to a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) is noted in Metcalf during the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Metcalf, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Metcalf, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 19.49" (495mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Metcalf are January through April, November and December. In Metcalf, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Metcalf, there are 23.7 snowfall days, and 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Metcalf, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:14 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 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Metcalf is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Metcalf, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 50.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36°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 (21.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Metcalf, 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
Metcalf, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Metcalf, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Metcalf, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Metcalf, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Metcalf, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Metcalf, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Metcalf, 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 18min
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
Metcalf, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Metcalf, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Metcalf, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Metcalf, 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).
