March weather forecastSterling, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Sterling, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.9°F (7.7°C) and min 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Temperature
As March begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in February to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). During March, the average low-temperature in Sterling is a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Humidity
In Sterling, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Sterling, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.2 days and collects up to 17.36" (441mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sterling, in March, during 4.4 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Sterling, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to 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 - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Sterling, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Sterling, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sterling, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Sterling, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Sterling, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Sterling, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sterling, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.18"
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
Sterling, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Sterling, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sterling, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Sterling, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Sterling, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Sterling, 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).
