Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The start of March is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) in February to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). Anchor's temperature lowers to a mean of 34.2°F (1.2°C) during the nights in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Anchor, during March, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.2 rainfall days, and 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Anchor, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Anchor, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Anchor, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.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 rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Anchor, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Anchor, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Anchor, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Anchor, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Anchor, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Anchor, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Anchor, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Anchor, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Anchor, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Anchor, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Anchor, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Anchor, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Anchor, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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