March weather forecastNaperville, IL
March
Weather in March
March sees the transition from winter to spring in Naperville, with a significant rise in temperatures. The climatic data shows the monthly average high reaching up to 45.1°F (7.3°C), and lows settling down to a comfortable 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Amid the thaw, the city starts to blossom, signaling the arrival of spring. Brighter days are ahead as average daylight hours increase substantially.Temperature
March's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Naperville's average low-temperature is measured at a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Naperville is 76%.Rainfall
In Naperville, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Naperville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 16.22" (412mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Naperville, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Naperville, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 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 6.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in March
Naperville, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Naperville, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Naperville, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Naperville, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Naperville, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Naperville, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Naperville, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Naperville, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Naperville, 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 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Naperville, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Naperville, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Naperville, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Naperville, 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).
