March weather forecastZion, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Zion, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Temperature
The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). Nightly temperatures in Zion drop to an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in March.Humidity
In Zion, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Zion, in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Zion, there are 142.5 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Zion. In Zion, during March, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Zion, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Zion is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Zion, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 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 is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Zion is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Zion, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 41.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°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 (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Zion, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Zion, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Zion, IL
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Zion, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").
Average rainfall days in March
Zion, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Zion, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Zion, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 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).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Zion, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Zion, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Zion, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Zion, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Zion, 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).
