March weather forecastPlato Center, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Plato Center, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).Temperature
A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, changing from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Throughout the month of March, Plato Center reports a steady low-temperature average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).Humidity
In Plato Center, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Plato Center, in March, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plato Center, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Plato Center, Illinois. In Plato Center, during March, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:18 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 in Plato Center is 5.9h.UV index
In Plato Center, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Plato Center, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Plato Center, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July, August and September (5mi).
