March weather forecastPalmyra, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Palmyra, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).Temperature
As March arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C) in February to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). Throughout the month of March, the nighttime temperature in Palmyra dips to an average of 36.1°F (2.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Palmyra, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.5 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Palmyra, during March, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Palmyra, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Palmyra, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In Palmyra, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Palmyra, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 52°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Palmyra, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Palmyra, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Palmyra, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Palmyra, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
Palmyra, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Palmyra, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Palmyra, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Palmyra, 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 24min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Palmyra, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Palmyra, 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
Palmyra, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Palmyra, 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).
