March weather forecast
Mount Prospect, IL

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Weather in March

As spring approaches, the crucial shift in Mount Prospect climate happens in March. The March weather marks the transition from the freezing winter to milder temperatures, and this shift is not gradual. Though there is still a possibility of a snowfall, the city enjoys fewer snow days than in previous months. Residents of Mount Prospect welcome the longer daylight hours and the relative warmth that comes with them. The amount of rainfall starts to increase, portending the impending rainy seasons.

Temperature

An increase in the average high-temperature marks March in Mount Prospect, moving from February's freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Throughout the month of March, the average temperature in Mount Prospect dips to a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Mount Prospect is 75%.

Rainfall

In Mount Prospect, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Prospect, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.3 days and collects up to 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mount Prospect. In Mount Prospect, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Mount Prospect, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.6 days and aggregates up to 17.95" (456mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Mount Prospect is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Mount Prospect, sunrise is at 6:34 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 Mount Prospect, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Prospect is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Mount Prospect?

In March, in Mount Prospect, the average high-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Mount Prospect?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Mount Prospect in March?

In Mount Prospect, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Mount Prospect?

In March, in Mount Prospect, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Mount Prospect?

In Mount Prospect, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Mount Prospect?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Mount Prospect, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Mount Prospect, Illinois, is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Mount Prospect?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Mount Prospect is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average temperature in March - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average pressure in March - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average wind speed in March - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average humidity in March - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average rainfall in March - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average snowfall in March - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mount Prospect, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average UV index in March - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Mount Prospect, IL

Average visibility in March - Mount Prospect, 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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