March weather forecast
Bellwood, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Bellwood, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Bellwood's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Bellwood records a mean low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bellwood, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bellwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.8 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bellwood, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 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

The average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Bellwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Bellwood, is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Bellwood, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Bellwood, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bellwood have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Bellwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Bellwood, IL

Average temperature in March - Bellwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in March
Bellwood, IL

Average pressure in March - Bellwood, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bellwood, IL

Average wind speed in March - Bellwood, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Bellwood, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Bellwood, IL

Average rainfall in March - Bellwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Bellwood, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Bellwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bellwood, IL

Average snowfall in March - Bellwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bellwood, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Bellwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 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
Bellwood, IL

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bellwood, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Bellwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Bellwood, IL

Average UV index in March - Bellwood, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Bellwood, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Bellwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Bellwood, IL

Average visibility in March - Bellwood, 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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