March weather forecastWest Chicago, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in West Chicago, is a frosty 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
The start of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in February to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). An average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is expected during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In West Chicago, in March, during 8.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In West Chicago, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In West Chicago, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in West Chicago 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
In West Chicago, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 6min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
