March weather forecastSidney, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Sidney, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.7°F (1.5°C) and max 49.5°F (9.7°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 37°F (2.8°C) to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). Sidney registers a consistent average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Sidney, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sidney, there are 129.9 rainfall days, and 18.15" (461mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sidney, in March, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.1 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day 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 7:16 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 is 6.3h.UV index
In Sidney, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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
Sidney, 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).
