March weather forecastNorthfield, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Northfield, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).Temperature
As March arrives, Northfield's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). March brings Northfield a consistent average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Humidity
In Northfield, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Northfield, in March, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Northfield, there are 47.6 snowfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Northfield, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.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.
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 March, the average sunshine is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 6min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
