March weather forecast
Bluford, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Bluford, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) in February to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Bluford observes an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bluford, during March, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Bluford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.8 days and collects up to 29.13" (740mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bluford, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Bluford, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.4 days and aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bluford, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:17 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Bluford, during March, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Bluford, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:17 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 Bluford have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Bluford?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Bluford, IL

Average temperature in March - Bluford, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Bluford, IL

Average pressure in March - Bluford, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bluford, IL

Average wind speed in March - Bluford, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Bluford, IL

Average humidity in March - Bluford, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Bluford, IL

Average rainfall in March - Bluford, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Bluford, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Bluford, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bluford, IL

Average snowfall in March - Bluford, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bluford, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Bluford, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 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, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bluford, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Bluford, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Bluford, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Bluford, IL

Average UV index in March - Bluford, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Bluford, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Bluford, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Bluford, IL

Average visibility in March - Bluford, 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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