March weather forecast
Monticello, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Monticello, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

Monticello's transition into March is marked by a temperature shift, moving from an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) in February to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). During the month of March, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Humidity

In Monticello, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Monticello, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Monticello, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.9 days and collects up to 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Monticello, in March, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.2 snowfall days, and 5.83" (148mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:18 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 in Monticello is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Monticello?

In Monticello, in March, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Monticello?

In Monticello, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Monticello in March?

In Monticello, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Monticello in March?

In March, in Monticello, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Monticello have in March?

In Monticello, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Monticello?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Monticello, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Monticello?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Monticello, Illinois, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Monticello?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Monticello is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Monticello?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Monticello is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Monticello, IL

Average temperature in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°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 (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.9°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 (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Monticello, IL

Average pressure in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Monticello, IL

Average wind speed in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Monticello, IL

Average humidity in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Monticello, IL

Average rainfall in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in March
Monticello, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Monticello, IL

Average snowfall in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Monticello, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Monticello, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Monticello, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Monticello, IL

Average UV index in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Monticello, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Monticello, IL

Average visibility in March - Monticello, 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).

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