March weather forecastMounds, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Mounds, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). March brings an average low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) to Mounds.Humidity
February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Mounds.Rainfall
In Mounds, in March, during 15.4 rainfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mounds, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 36.65" (931mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Mounds. In March, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mounds, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Mounds, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Mounds, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 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
In Mounds, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In Mounds, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Mounds, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 56.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 40.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Mounds, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Mounds, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Mounds, IL
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Mounds, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in March
Mounds, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mounds, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mounds, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Mounds, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mounds, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Mounds, 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
Mounds, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Mounds, 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).
