March weather forecastRipley, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Ripley, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).Temperature
Ripley's March weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Ripley's temperature drops to an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
In Ripley, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 22.17" (563mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ripley, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.8 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Ripley, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Ripley, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. 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
Ripley, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Ripley, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ripley, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Ripley, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Ripley, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
Ripley, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ripley, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ripley, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Ripley, 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 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ripley, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Ripley, 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
Ripley, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Ripley, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).





