March weather forecastSkokie, IL
March
Weather in March
The arrival of March introduces a turning point in the weather conditions in Skokie. Though the temperature remains chilly at this point, the significant increase to 41.4°F (5.2°C) indicates a shift from the extreme winter season towards milder spring temperatures. The wintry landscapes gradually diminish, giving way to the promise of blooming spring flora. Residents begin to participate in more outdoor activities as the climate turns warmer. Thus, March signals the start of a warmer period in Skokie's weather cycle.Temperature
Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during March moves from February's freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). In Skokie, March is marked by an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Skokie, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 9.65" (245mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Skokie, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 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 is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Skokie, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 41.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Skokie, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Skokie, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Skokie, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Skokie, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Skokie, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Skokie, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Skokie, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Skokie, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Skokie, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Skokie, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Skokie, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Skokie, 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).
