March weather forecastPittsfield, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Pittsfield, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 36°F (2.2°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).Temperature
March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). March nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).Humidity
In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Pittsfield, during March, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.8 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Pittsfield, during March, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) 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 6:34 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:26 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.6h.UV index
In Pittsfield, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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 average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Pittsfield, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36°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 (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Pittsfield, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Pittsfield, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Pittsfield, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Pittsfield, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Pittsfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Pittsfield, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Pittsfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Pittsfield, 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 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Pittsfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Pittsfield, 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).
