Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The arrival of March sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). During the month of March, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 34.3°F (1.3°C).Humidity
In Carthage, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Carthage, during March, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Carthage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.2 days and collects up to 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Carthage, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:28 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Carthage in March?
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How many days does it rain in March?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Carthage, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Carthage, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Carthage, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Carthage, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Carthage, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in March
Carthage, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Carthage, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Carthage, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Carthage, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Carthage, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Carthage, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Carthage, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Carthage, 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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