March weather forecastOrland Park, IL
March
Weather in March
The arrival of March brings the first signs of spring in Orland Park. Temperatures gradually start warming up, with the high reaching an average of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and the low sitting at a slightly less frigid 32.4°F (0.2°C). With this increase in temperature snowfall decreases considerably, and rainfall takes over as the city's primary form of precipitation. The sky clears gradually, and the sun begins to rise earlier, extending the daylight hours.Temperature
March's arrival in Orland Park signals a temperature shift, moving from a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C) in February to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) is recorded in Orland Park during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, in Orland Park, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.9 rainfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Orland Park are January through April, October through December. In Orland Park, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Orland Park, there are 44.2 snowfall days, and 11.38" (289mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Orland Park, Illinois, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Orland Park, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Orland Park is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Orland Park, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 45.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Orland Park, 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
Orland Park, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Orland Park, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Orland Park, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
Orland Park, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orland Park, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orland Park, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Orland Park, 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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orland Park, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Orland Park, 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
Orland Park, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Orland Park, 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).
