March weather forecastOreana, IL

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oreana, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average low of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

Oreana sees a rise in temperature during March, with average high-temperatures transitioning from an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C) in February to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). The low-temperature averages to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Oreana is 75%.

Rainfall

In Oreana, during March, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.2 rainfall days, and 16.34" (415mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Oreana, in March, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.1 snowfall days, and 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Oreana, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Oreana, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

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

In March, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Oreana, in March, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 pm CDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Oreana, IL

  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Oreana, IL

  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Oreana, IL

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Oreana, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Oreana, IL

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Oreana, IL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oreana, IL

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oreana, IL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oreana, IL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Oreana, IL

  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Oreana, IL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

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

Average visibility in March
Oreana, 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).