March weather forecast
Northfield, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Northfield, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and max 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

Northfield's weather in March presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in February to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). Northfield reports a consistent average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) throughout March nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Northfield, Illinois, in March, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Northfield, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 35.28" (896mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Northfield, there are 47.6 snowfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Northfield, Illinois, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Northfield, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Northfield, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Northfield, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Northfield in March?

Northfield in March has an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Northfield?

The average relative humidity in March in Northfield, Illinois, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Northfield in March?

In Northfield, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Northfield?

In Northfield, Illinois, in March, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Northfield?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Northfield?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Northfield?

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Northfield?

In Northfield, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in Northfield?

In Northfield, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Northfield, IL

Average temperature in March - Northfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Northfield, IL

Average pressure in March - Northfield, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Northfield, IL

Average wind speed in March - Northfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Northfield, IL

Average humidity in March - Northfield, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Northfield, IL

Average rainfall in March - Northfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in March
Northfield, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Northfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Northfield, IL

Average snowfall in March - Northfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Northfield, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Northfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Northfield, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Northfield, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Northfield, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Northfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Northfield, IL

Average UV index in March - Northfield, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Northfield, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Northfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Northfield, IL

Average visibility in March - Northfield, 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).

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