March weather forecastWashington, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Washington, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 48.6°F (9.2°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).Temperature
The beginning of March marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C). Throughout March, Washington experiences a low-temperature average of 33.8°F (1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, in Washington, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Washington, there are 128.3 rainfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Washington, in March, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.2 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Washington is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Washington, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:21 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 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Washington, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 48.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Washington, 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
Washington, 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
Washington, 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
Washington, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Washington, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Washington, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Washington, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Washington, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Washington, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Washington, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Washington, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Washington, 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).
