March weather forecastNew Salem, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in New Salem, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.4°F (10.8°C) and min 36°F (2.2°C).Temperature
March's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) in February to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). During the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) is observed.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In New Salem, in March, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.8 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In New Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of snow.Daylight
In New Salem, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:26 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 Salem, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.UV index
In New Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
New Salem, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
New Salem, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
New Salem, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in March
New Salem, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
New Salem, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
New Salem, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
New Salem, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
New Salem, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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 Salem, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
New Salem, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
New Salem, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
New Salem, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
New Salem, 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).
