March weather forecast
Carpentersville, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Carpentersville, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a change in Carpentersville's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from February's freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is noted during the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Carpentersville, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Carpentersville, there are 132.8 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. In Carpentersville, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.2 days and aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
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 7:18 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 Carpentersville, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Carpentersville in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Carpentersville, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Carpentersville, in March, during 6.1 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:18 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.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Carpentersville, IL

Average temperature in March - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Carpentersville, IL

Average pressure in March - Carpentersville, 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
Carpentersville, IL

Average wind speed in March - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Carpentersville, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Carpentersville, IL

Average rainfall in March - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and August (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Carpentersville, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Carpentersville, IL

Average snowfall in March - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Carpentersville, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Carpentersville, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Carpentersville, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Carpentersville, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Carpentersville, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Carpentersville, IL

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

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

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