March weather forecastSouth Pekin, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in South Pekin, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low of 34°F (1.1°C).Temperature
March's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a wintry 35.6°F (2°C) in February to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). South Pekin sees an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) during March.Humidity
In South Pekin, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In South Pekin, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Pekin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.3 days and collects up to 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Pekin, during March, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:22 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 6.5h.UV index
In South Pekin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. 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
South Pekin, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in March
South Pekin, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
South Pekin, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
South Pekin, 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
South Pekin, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
South Pekin, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
South Pekin, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
South Pekin, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
South Pekin, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
South Pekin, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in March
South Pekin, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
South Pekin, 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 30).
Average visibility in March
South Pekin, 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).
