March weather forecastNiota, IL

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Niota, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Niota's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C) in February to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). Niota, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Niota, Illinois, in March, during 9.6 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.8 rainfall days, and 9.92" (252mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. In Niota, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Niota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:29 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 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Niota in March has an average high-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In March, in Niota, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Niota, in March, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Niota, IL

  • Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Niota, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Niota, IL

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Niota, IL

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Niota, IL

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Niota, IL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Niota, IL

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Niota, IL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Niota, IL

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Niota, IL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14 days).

Average UV index in March
Niota, 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
Niota, IL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Niota, 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).