March weather forecast
Braidwood, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Braidwood, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

Braidwood's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C) in February to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). Nighttime temperatures in Braidwood hover around an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C) in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, in Braidwood, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Braidwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Braidwood. In March, in Braidwood, Illinois, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Braidwood is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Braidwood, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:36 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 Braidwood, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In Braidwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Braidwood?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Braidwood, is 47.1°F (8.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Braidwood?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Braidwood?

In March, in Braidwood, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Braidwood?

In Braidwood, in March, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Braidwood have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Braidwood?

On the first day of March in Braidwood, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:17 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Braidwood?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Braidwood, 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 Braidwood have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Braidwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Braidwood, IL

Average temperature in March - Braidwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Braidwood, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Braidwood, IL

Average wind speed in March - Braidwood, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Braidwood, IL

Average humidity in March - Braidwood, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Braidwood, IL

Average rainfall in March - Braidwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Braidwood, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Braidwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Braidwood, IL

Average snowfall in March - Braidwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Braidwood, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Braidwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Braidwood, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Braidwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Braidwood, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Braidwood, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Braidwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Braidwood, IL

Average visibility in March - Braidwood, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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