March weather forecast
Old Gilchrist, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Old Gilchrist, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average high of 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Old Gilchrist's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from February's cold 33.6°F (0.9°C) to a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C). In the month of March, the average temperature in Old Gilchrist dips to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Old Gilchrist, Illinois, in March, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Old Gilchrist, there are 121.3 rainfall days, and 17.72" (450mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Old Gilchrist, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. In Old Gilchrist, in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Old Gilchrist, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.3 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Old Gilchrist is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Old Gilchrist, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's 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

What is the usual temperature for Old Gilchrist in March?

In March, in Old Gilchrist, the average high-temperature is 47.7°F (8.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Old Gilchrist?

In March, the average relative humidity in Old Gilchrist is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Old Gilchrist?

In March, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Old Gilchrist in March?

In Old Gilchrist, in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Old Gilchrist?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Old Gilchrist?

On the first day of March in Old Gilchrist, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Old Gilchrist, 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 Old Gilchrist?

In Old Gilchrist, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Old Gilchrist?

In Old Gilchrist, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average temperature in March - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average pressure in March - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average humidity in March - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average rainfall in March - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average snowfall in March - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Old Gilchrist, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average UV index in March - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average visibility in March - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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