March weather forecastRantoul, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Rantoul, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C).Temperature
As Rantoul welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Rantoul experiences an average low-temperature reading of 34.3°F (1.3°C) throughout March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Rantoul, Illinois, in March, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rantoul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.5 days and collects up to 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, in Rantoul, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout March, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rantoul, there are 26.9 snowfall days, and 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Rantoul, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Rantoul is 6.3h.UV index
In Rantoul, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rantoul, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°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 (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Rantoul, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Rantoul, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Rantoul, 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%).
Average rainfall in March
Rantoul, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Rantoul, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rantoul, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rantoul, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Rantoul, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rantoul, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Rantoul, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Rantoul, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Rantoul, 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).
