March weather forecast
Big Rock, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Big Rock, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

As Big Rock transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from an icy 32°F (0°C) in February to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is recorded.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Big Rock, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.4 rainfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Big Rock, in March, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Big Rock, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.6 days and aggregates up to 15.2" (386mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Big Rock, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Big Rock, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Big Rock have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:19 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Big Rock, 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Big Rock, IL

Average temperature in March - Big Rock, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.5°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Big Rock, IL

Average pressure in March - Big Rock, 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
Big Rock, IL

Average wind speed in March - Big Rock, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Big Rock, IL

Average humidity in March - Big Rock, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Big Rock, IL

Average rainfall in March - Big Rock, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Big Rock, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Big Rock, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Big Rock, IL

Average snowfall in March - Big Rock, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Big Rock, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Big Rock, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Big Rock, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Big Rock, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Big Rock, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Big Rock, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Big Rock, IL

Average UV index in March - Big Rock, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Big Rock, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Big Rock, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Big Rock, IL

Average visibility in March - Big Rock, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).

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