March weather forecast
Carol Stream, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Carol Stream, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.8°F (7.1°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

Carol Stream's transition into March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in February to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). In the month of March, Carol Stream records a consistent average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Carol Stream, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.1 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Carol Stream are January through April, October through December. In Carol Stream, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Carol Stream, Illinois, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 5.2" (132mm) 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 6:26 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Carol Stream, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:35 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 6.1h.

UV index

In Carol Stream, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Carol Stream are 44.8°F (7.1°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Carol Stream in March?

In Carol Stream, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Carol Stream, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Carol Stream, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Carol Stream?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Carol Stream, IL

Average temperature in March - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°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 (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Carol Stream, IL

Average pressure in March - Carol Stream, 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
Carol Stream, IL

Average wind speed in March - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Carol Stream, IL

Average humidity in March - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Carol Stream, IL

Average rainfall in March - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, November and December (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Carol Stream, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Carol Stream, IL

Average snowfall in March - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Carol Stream, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Carol Stream, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Carol Stream, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Carol Stream, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Carol Stream, IL

Average UV index in March - Carol Stream, 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
Carol Stream, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Carol Stream, 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 July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Carol Stream, IL

Average visibility in March - Carol Stream, 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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