March weather forecastSaint Elmo, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Saint Elmo, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C).Temperature
Saint Elmo's weather in March presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C) in February to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). In Saint Elmo, March is marked by an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).Humidity
In Saint Elmo, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Saint Elmo, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Saint Elmo, in March, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Saint Elmo, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Saint Elmo, sunrise is at 6:40 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 Saint Elmo, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In Saint Elmo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 52.2°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 (36°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.93"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Saint Elmo, 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
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Saint Elmo, 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).
