March weather forecastUnity, IL

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Unity, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

An increase in the average high-temperature marks March, moving from February's chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). Throughout March, the temperature falls to an average low of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout March, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 36.65" (931mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Unity, in March, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Unity, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Unity, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Unity, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during March leads to these advisories:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C) respectively.

The months with the highest humidity in Unity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In March, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout March, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In March, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Unity, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:19 pm CDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Unity is 6.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Unity, IL

  • Average high temperature in March: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Unity, IL

  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Unity, IL

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Unity, IL

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Unity, IL

  • Average rainfall in March: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in March
Unity, IL

  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Unity, IL

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Unity, IL

  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Unity, IL

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Unity, IL

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Unity, IL

  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Unity, IL

  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Unity, 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).