March weather forecastSeneca, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Seneca, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).Temperature
The shift into March is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). During March nights, Seneca witnesses a consistent average temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).Humidity
In Seneca, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Seneca, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Seneca, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Seneca. In March, in Seneca, Illinois, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Seneca, Illinois, there are 39.8 snowfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Seneca, Illinois, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Seneca, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 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 Seneca, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In Seneca, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Seneca, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Seneca, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Seneca, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Seneca, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Seneca, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").
Average rainfall days in March
Seneca, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Seneca, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Seneca, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Seneca, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Seneca, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Seneca, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Seneca, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Seneca, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
