March weather forecastMurphysboro, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Murphysboro, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C).Temperature
In March, the meteorological conditions change with the average high-temperature moving from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). During March, Murphysboro witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Murphysboro, in March, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 34.69" (881mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Murphysboro, in March, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Murphysboro, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:19 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 is 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Murphysboro, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 55.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Murphysboro, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Murphysboro, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Murphysboro, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Murphysboro, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in March
Murphysboro, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Murphysboro, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Murphysboro, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 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
Murphysboro, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Murphysboro, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Murphysboro, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Murphysboro, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Murphysboro, 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).
