March weather forecast
Westchester, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Westchester, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). During March, the temperature in Westchester, Illinois, is averaged to a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In Westchester, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Westchester, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Westchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.4 days and collects up to 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Westchester are January through May, October through December. In Westchester, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.8 snowfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Westchester is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Westchester is 6h.

UV index

In Westchester, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Westchester during March?

In Westchester, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Westchester?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Westchester in March?

In Westchester, Illinois, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Westchester in March?

In Westchester, Illinois, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Westchester?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Westchester?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

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.

How long on average sun shines in March in Westchester?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Westchester, Illinois, is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Westchester?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Westchester is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Westchester, IL

Average temperature in March - Westchester, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in March
Westchester, IL

Average pressure in March - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average wind speed in March - Westchester, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Westchester, IL

Average humidity in March - Westchester, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Westchester, IL

Average rainfall in March - Westchester, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in March
Westchester, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Westchester, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Westchester, IL

Average snowfall in March - Westchester, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Westchester, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Westchester, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 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
Westchester, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Westchester, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Westchester, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Westchester, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Westchester, IL

Average UV index in March - Westchester, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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
Westchester, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Westchester, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Westchester, IL

Average visibility in March - Westchester, 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).

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