March weather forecast
Rankin, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rankin, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C) in February to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). March brings an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) to Rankin.

Humidity

In Rankin, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Rankin, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rankin, there are 139.8 rainfall days, and 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Rankin. In Rankin, in March, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.9 snowfall days, and 9.09" (231mm) 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 6:23 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Rankin, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rankin in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Rankin, is 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Rankin?

In March, the average relative humidity in Rankin is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Rankin?

In March, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Rankin?

In March, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rankin have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Rankin?

On the first day of March in Rankin, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March in Rankin?

In Rankin, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Rankin?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Rankin is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Rankin, IL

Average temperature in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Rankin, IL

Average pressure in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Rankin, IL

Average wind speed in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Rankin, IL

Average humidity in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Rankin, IL

Average rainfall in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in March
Rankin, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Rankin, IL

Average snowfall in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Rankin, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rankin, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Rankin, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Rankin, IL

Average UV index in March - Rankin, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Rankin, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

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 33).

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Average visibility in March
Rankin, IL

Average visibility in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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