Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from February's frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout the month of March, Metropolis expects an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C).Humidity
March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Metropolis, during March, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation. In Metropolis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 36.73" (933mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In Metropolis, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.9 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Metropolis is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 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 in Metropolis, Illinois, is 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Metropolis is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 4 during March leads to these advisories:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in Metropolis?
What are the most humid months in Metropolis?
What is the average humidity in March in Metropolis?
How many days does it rain in March in Metropolis?
How many days does it snow in March in Metropolis?
What is the average length of the day in March in Metropolis?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Metropolis?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Metropolis?
How long on average sun shines in March in Metropolis?
What is the UV index reading in March in Metropolis?
Average temperature in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 56.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 40.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).
Average pressure in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.78"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Metropolis, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Metropolis, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Metropolis, 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).
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