March weather forecast
West Chicago, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in West Chicago, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in February to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). Throughout March, West Chicago witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In West Chicago, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, in West Chicago, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout March, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Chicago, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.9 days and collects up to 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in West Chicago. In March, in West Chicago, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 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 in West Chicago is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in West Chicago is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in West Chicago in March?

March temperatures in West Chicago vary between a high-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and a low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in West Chicago?

The average relative humidity in March in West Chicago is 76%.

How much does it rain in West Chicago in March?

In West Chicago, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in West Chicago in March?

In West Chicago, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Chicago have in March?

In West Chicago, Illinois, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in West Chicago?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in West Chicago?

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

How long on average sun shines in March in West Chicago?

The average sunshine duration in March in West Chicago is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in West Chicago?

In West Chicago, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
West Chicago, IL

Average temperature in March - West Chicago, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
West Chicago, IL

Average pressure in March - West Chicago, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
West Chicago, IL

Average wind speed in March - West Chicago, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
West Chicago, IL

Average humidity in March - West Chicago, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
West Chicago, IL

Average rainfall in March - West Chicago, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in March
West Chicago, IL

Average rainfall days in March - West Chicago, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
West Chicago, IL

Average snowfall in March - West Chicago, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
West Chicago, IL

Average snowfall days in March - West Chicago, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Chicago, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - West Chicago, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
West Chicago, IL

Average sunshine days in March - West Chicago, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
West Chicago, IL

Average UV index in March - West Chicago, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
West Chicago, IL

Average cloud cover in March - West Chicago, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
West Chicago, IL

Average visibility in March - West Chicago, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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