March weather forecastShale City, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Shale City, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C).Temperature
March's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C) in February to a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C). March generally records an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Shale City, during March, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.3 rainfall days, and 17.72" (450mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Shale City. In Shale City, in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shale City, there are 26.3 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Shale City is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Shale City, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 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
The average sunshine in March in Shale City is 6.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Shale City is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Shale City, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 47.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Shale City, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Shale City, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Shale City, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Shale City, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Shale City, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shale City, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shale City, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 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
Shale City, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shale City, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Shale City, 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
Shale City, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Shale City, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
