Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As Salem transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C) in February to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). The average temperature in Salem drops to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) during the night in the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Salem, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.2 days and collects up to 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Salem, during March, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Salem, there are 16.4 snowfall days, and 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Salem, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of March, 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 Salem, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Salem?
What is the average humidity in March in Salem?
How much does it rain in Salem in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Salem?
What is the average length of the day in March in Salem?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Salem?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Salem?
How long on average sun shines in March in Salem?
What is the UV index reading in March in Salem?
Average temperature in March
Salem, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Salem, 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
Salem, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Salem, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Salem, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Salem, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Salem, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Salem, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Salem, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Salem, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Salem, IL
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Salem, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Salem, 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).
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