March weather forecast
Buffalo Prairie, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Buffalo Prairie, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). In Buffalo Prairie, March nights cool down to an average of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Buffalo Prairie, Illinois, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Buffalo Prairie, 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 daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Buffalo Prairie in March?

Buffalo Prairie in March has an average high-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Buffalo Prairie, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Buffalo Prairie in March?

In Buffalo Prairie, during March, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo Prairie have in March?

In Buffalo Prairie, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average temperature in March - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average humidity in March - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average rainfall in March - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average snowfall in March - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Buffalo Prairie, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average UV index in March - Buffalo Prairie, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average visibility in March - Buffalo Prairie, 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).

Buffalo Prairie, Illinois, USA

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