Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). In March, the temperature drops to an average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) at night.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity 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
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Prairie Grove, in March, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day 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, 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 Prairie Grove, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In Prairie Grove, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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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