March weather forecastNew Bedford, IL

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in New Bedford, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, New Bedford sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from February's cold 32°F (0°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). The average temperature during March nights dips to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In New Bedford, in March, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Bedford, there are 114.5 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in New Bedford. In New Bedford, during March, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.5 snowfall days, and 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in New Bedford is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of March, in New Bedford, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:23 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 New Bedford, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in New Bedford is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

New Bedford in March has an average high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

In March, the average relative humidity in New Bedford is 76%.

In March, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In New Bedford, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in New Bedford, Illinois, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In New Bedford, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in New Bedford, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
New Bedford, IL

  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in March
New Bedford, IL

  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
New Bedford, IL

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
New Bedford, IL

  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
New Bedford, IL

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
New Bedford, IL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
New Bedford, IL

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
New Bedford, IL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
New Bedford, IL

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
New Bedford, IL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in March
New Bedford, IL

  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
New Bedford, IL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
New Bedford, 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).