March weather forecast
Blue Mound, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Blue Mound, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature records at a cold 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.6 rainfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, Blue Mound aggregates 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.6 snowfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Blue Mound, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Blue Mound, is 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Blue Mound, in March, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, Blue Mound aggregates 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March in Blue Mound, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Blue Mound, IL

Average temperature in March - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Blue Mound, IL

Average pressure in March - Blue Mound, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Blue Mound, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Blue Mound, IL

Average humidity in March - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

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

Average rainfall in March
Blue Mound, IL

Average rainfall in March - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in March
Blue Mound, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Blue Mound, IL

Average snowfall in March - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Blue Mound, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 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
Blue Mound, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Blue Mound, 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
Blue Mound, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Blue Mound, IL

Average UV index in March - Blue Mound, 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
Blue Mound, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

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

Average visibility in March
Blue Mound, IL

Average visibility in March - Blue Mound, 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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