March weather forecast
Arlington, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Arlington, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average high of 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Arlington temperatures generally rest at a low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) during the March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Arlington, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Arlington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.9 days and collects up to 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Arlington, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Arlington, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.3 days and aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Arlington, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:21 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 Arlington is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Arlington?

In Arlington, 46°F (7.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Arlington?

In March, the average relative humidity in Arlington is 76%.

How much does it rain in Arlington in March?

In March, in Arlington, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Arlington?

In Arlington, during March, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Arlington have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Arlington?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Arlington, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

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

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 Arlington?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Arlington is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Arlington?

In Arlington, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Arlington, IL

Average temperature in March - Arlington, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.6°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 (16.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Arlington, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Arlington, IL

Average wind speed in March - Arlington, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Arlington, IL

Average humidity in March - Arlington, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Arlington, IL

Average rainfall in March - Arlington, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Arlington, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Arlington, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Arlington, IL

Average snowfall in March - Arlington, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Arlington, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Arlington, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Arlington, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Arlington, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Arlington, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Arlington, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Arlington, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Arlington, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Arlington, 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 September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Arlington, IL

Average visibility in March - Arlington, 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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