March weather forecastSaint Joseph, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Saint Joseph, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).Temperature
As Saint Joseph enters March, the average high-temperature increases from the a cold 37°F (2.8°C) of February to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) is experienced.Humidity
In Saint Joseph, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Saint Joseph, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Saint Joseph, there are 129.9 rainfall days, and 18.15" (461mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Saint Joseph are January through April, November and December. In Saint Joseph, in March, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saint Joseph, there are 27.1 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Saint Joseph, 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 7:15 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 March, the average sunshine in Saint Joseph is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Saint Joseph is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Saint Joseph, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Saint Joseph, 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
Saint Joseph, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Saint Joseph, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Saint Joseph, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Saint Joseph, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Saint Joseph, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Saint Joseph, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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 Joseph, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Saint Joseph, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Saint Joseph, 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 Joseph, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Saint Joseph, 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).
