March weather forecast
Olmsted, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Olmsted, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.8°F (13.8°C) and min 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in February to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). Olmsted records an average low of 40.6°F (4.8°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Olmsted, Illinois, in March, during 15.4 rainfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 36.65" (931mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Olmsted. In Olmsted, during March, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Olmsted, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Olmsted, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Olmsted, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Olmsted is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Olmsted in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Olmsted, is 56.8°F (13.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Olmsted?

The months with the highest humidity in Olmsted, Illinois, are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in March in Olmsted?

In Olmsted, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Olmsted?

In Olmsted, Illinois, in March, during 15.4 rainfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Olmsted in March?

In Olmsted, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

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

In Olmsted, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Olmsted?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Olmsted, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Olmsted have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Olmsted?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Olmsted, Illinois, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Olmsted, IL

Average temperature in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Olmsted, IL

Average pressure in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Olmsted, IL

Average wind speed in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Olmsted, IL

Average humidity in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Olmsted, IL

Average rainfall in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in March
Olmsted, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Olmsted, IL

Average snowfall in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Olmsted, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Olmsted, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Olmsted, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Olmsted, IL

Average UV index in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Olmsted, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Olmsted, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in March
Olmsted, IL

Average visibility in March - Olmsted, 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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