March weather forecast
Prairie Grove, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Prairie Grove, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

Prairie Grove in March experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Prairie Grove cools down to an average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Prairie Grove, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Prairie Grove, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.9 days and collects up to 21.22" (539mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Prairie Grove, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.7 days and aggregates up to 11.85" (301mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Prairie Grove, sunrise is at 6:35 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

In March, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Prairie Grove in March?

In Prairie Grove, 43.3°F (6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Prairie Grove?

In Prairie Grove, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Prairie Grove?

In Prairie Grove, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Prairie Grove in March?

In March, in Prairie Grove, Illinois, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Prairie Grove?

The average day length in March in Prairie Grove is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Prairie Grove?

On the first day of March in Prairie Grove, 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 7:18 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Prairie Grove?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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 Prairie Grove have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Prairie Grove is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Prairie Grove?

In Prairie Grove, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Prairie Grove, IL

Average temperature in March - Prairie Grove, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Prairie Grove, IL

Average pressure in March - Prairie Grove, 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
Prairie Grove, IL

Average wind speed in March - Prairie Grove, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Prairie Grove, IL

Average humidity in March - Prairie Grove, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Prairie Grove, IL

Average rainfall in March - Prairie Grove, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in March
Prairie Grove, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Prairie Grove, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Prairie Grove, IL

Average snowfall in March - Prairie Grove, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Prairie Grove, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Prairie Grove, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Prairie Grove, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Prairie Grove, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Prairie Grove, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Prairie Grove, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

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Average UV index in March
Prairie Grove, IL

Average UV index in March - Prairie Grove, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Prairie Grove, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Prairie Grove, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Prairie Grove, IL

Average visibility in March - Prairie Grove, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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