March weather forecastSouth Wilmington, IL

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in South Wilmington, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature increases from a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C) in February to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Throughout the March nights, South Wilmington encounters a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

In South Wilmington, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In South Wilmington, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In South Wilmington, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in South Wilmington are January through April, October through December. In South Wilmington, in March, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In South Wilmington, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in South Wilmington is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in South Wilmington, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:17 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 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In South Wilmington, 47.5°F (8.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.9°F (0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

In March, the average relative humidity in South Wilmington, Illinois, is 75%.

In South Wilmington, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In South Wilmington, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

In South Wilmington, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:17 pm CDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in South Wilmington, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration in South Wilmington, Illinois, is 6.2h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in South Wilmington, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
South Wilmington, IL

  • Average high temperature in March: 47.5°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 (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in March
South Wilmington, 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
South Wilmington, 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 (6mph).

Average humidity in March
South Wilmington, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in March
South Wilmington, IL

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
South Wilmington, IL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
South Wilmington, IL

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
South Wilmington, IL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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 Wilmington, 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
South Wilmington, IL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in March
South Wilmington, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
South Wilmington, IL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
South Wilmington, 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).