March weather forecastPiasa, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Piasa, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).Temperature
The onset of March brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C) in February to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). The average temperature during March nights dips to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Piasa, in March, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.9 rainfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Piasa. March is the last month it regularly snows in Piasa. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Piasa aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Piasa, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Piasa, 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
Piasa, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Piasa, 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
Piasa, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in March
Piasa, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Piasa, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Piasa, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Piasa, 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 18min
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
Piasa, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Piasa, IL
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Piasa, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Piasa, 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).
