March weather forecast
Palmer, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Palmer, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.1°F (2.3°C) and max 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 39.2°F (4°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Palmer encounters an average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Palmer is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.7 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palmer, there are 26.3 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Palmer is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:21 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 Palmer is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Palmer is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Palmer in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Palmer, is 51.4°F (10.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Palmer?

In Palmer, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in Palmer in March?

In March, in Palmer, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Palmer in March?

In March, in Palmer, Illinois, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Palmer have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Palmer?

On the first day of March in Palmer, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Palmer is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Palmer?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Palmer is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Palmer, IL

Average temperature in March - Palmer, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Palmer, IL

Average pressure in March - Palmer, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Palmer, IL

Average wind speed in March - Palmer, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Palmer, IL

Average humidity in March - Palmer, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Palmer, IL

Average rainfall in March - Palmer, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in March
Palmer, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Palmer, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Palmer, IL

Average snowfall in March - Palmer, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Palmer, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Palmer, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Palmer, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Palmer, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Palmer, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Palmer, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

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Average UV index in March
Palmer, IL

Average UV index in March - Palmer, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Palmer, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Palmer, IL

Average visibility in March - Palmer, 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).

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