March weather forecastPalestine, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Palestine, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).Temperature
As Palestine transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a cold 41°F (5°C) in February to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). Palestine encounters a steady low-temperature average of 36.7°F (2.6°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Palestine, during March, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. In Palestine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.4 days and collects up to 36.85" (936mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Palestine. In Palestine, in March, during 2.6 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Palestine, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:13 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 6.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Palestine, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Palestine, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Palestine, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Palestine, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Palestine, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (5.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in March
Palestine, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Palestine, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Palestine, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Palestine, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Palestine, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Palestine, 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
Palestine, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Palestine, 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).
