March weather forecastOhio, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Ohio, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).Temperature
The transition from February to March brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a cold 32°F (0°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). In the month of March, the average low-temperature usually rests at a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ohio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.5 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ohio, in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Ohio, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.5 days and aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:22 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 in Ohio is 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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
Ohio, 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).





