March weather forecast
Bethany, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Bethany, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 38.7°F (3.7°C) to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C) on average during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bethany, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.9 rainfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bethany, in March, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bethany, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.5 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 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 Bethany, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Bethany, is 50.5°F (10.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Bethany, Illinois, is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Bethany, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Bethany, in March, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bethany have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Bethany?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Bethany have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Bethany, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Bethany, IL

Average temperature in March - Bethany, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Bethany, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bethany, IL

Average wind speed in March - Bethany, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Bethany, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Bethany, IL

Average rainfall in March - Bethany, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Bethany, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Bethany, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bethany, IL

Average snowfall in March - Bethany, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bethany, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Bethany, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bethany, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Bethany, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Bethany, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Bethany, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Bethany, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Bethany, IL

Average visibility in March - Bethany, 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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