March weather forecastMorton, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Morton, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34°F (1.1°C) and max 49.3°F (9.6°C).Temperature
The beginning of March signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C) in February to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). Throughout March, Morton records an average temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Morton, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. In Morton, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Morton, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:21 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 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Morton, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.3°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 (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34°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 (18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Morton, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Morton, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Morton, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Morton, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.83").
Average rainfall days in March
Morton, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Morton, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Morton, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Morton, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
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).
Average sunshine days in March
Morton, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Morton, 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
Morton, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Morton, 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).
