March weather forecastPlainfield, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Plainfield, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average high of 46.2°F (7.9°C).Temperature
March's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). Plainfield's average low-temperature for the month of March records at a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
In Plainfield, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Plainfield, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Plainfield, Illinois, there are 153.6 rainfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Plainfield are January through April, November and December. In Plainfield, in March, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Plainfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Plainfield is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 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 in Plainfield is 6.1h.UV index
In Plainfield, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 46.2°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 (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").
Average rainfall days in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Plainfield, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Plainfield, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
