March weather forecast
Alpha, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Alpha, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.9°F (8.3°C) and min 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

March brings a rise in Alpha's average high-temperature, moving from an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Alpha experiences a nighttime temperature average of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Alpha, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Alpha, Illinois, there are 143.6 rainfall days, and 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Alpha, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Alpha, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.5 days and aggregates up to 13.5" (343mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Alpha, Illinois, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Alpha, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Alpha, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Alpha?

In Alpha, in March, the average high-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Alpha?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Alpha?

In Alpha, in March, during 12.1 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Alpha?

In Alpha, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Alpha have in March?

In Alpha, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Alpha?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Alpha, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Alpha, 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 Alpha?

The average sunshine duration in March in Alpha, Illinois, is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Alpha?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Alpha, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Alpha, IL

Average temperature in March - Alpha, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°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 (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°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 (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Alpha, IL

Average pressure in March - Alpha, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Alpha, IL

Average wind speed in March - Alpha, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Alpha, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Alpha, IL

Average rainfall in March - Alpha, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Alpha, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Alpha, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Alpha, IL

Average snowfall in March - Alpha, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Alpha, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Alpha, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alpha, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alpha, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Alpha, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Alpha, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Alpha, IL

Average UV index in March - Alpha, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Alpha, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Alpha, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Alpha, IL

Average visibility in March - Alpha, 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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