March weather forecast
Belle Prairie City, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Belle Prairie City, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

Observing a rise in March, the average high-temperature goes from February's frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Belle Prairie City experiences an average nighttime temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.1 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Belle Prairie City, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Belle Prairie City, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 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 Belle Prairie City, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Belle Prairie City, is 54.5°F (12.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Belle Prairie City, in March, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Belle Prairie City?

In Belle Prairie City, in March, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length in Belle Prairie City is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Belle Prairie City have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Belle Prairie City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average temperature in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average pressure in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average wind speed in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average humidity in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Belle Prairie City, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average UV index in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average visibility in March - Belle Prairie City, 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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