March weather forecast
Park Forest, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Park Forest, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of March, the average high-temperature transitions from a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the nights in March, Park Forest experiences a consistent average temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Park Forest, during March, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Park Forest, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, in Park Forest, Illinois, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.6 snowfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Park Forest, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Park Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Park Forest in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Park Forest, records 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Park Forest?

In Park Forest, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Park Forest in March?

In Park Forest, in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Park Forest?

In Park Forest, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Park Forest have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Park Forest?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Park Forest, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Park Forest have in March?

In Park Forest, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Park Forest?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Park Forest, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Park Forest, IL

Average temperature in March - Park Forest, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Park Forest, IL

Average pressure in March - Park Forest, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Park Forest, IL

Average wind speed in March - Park Forest, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Park Forest, IL

Average humidity in March - Park Forest, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Park Forest, IL

Average rainfall in March - Park Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in March
Park Forest, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Park Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Park Forest, IL

Average snowfall in March - Park Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Park Forest, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Park Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Park Forest, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Park Forest, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Park Forest, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Park Forest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Park Forest, IL

Average UV index in March - Park Forest, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Park Forest, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Park Forest, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Park Forest, IL

Average visibility in March - Park Forest, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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