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
In Channel Lake, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Throughout March, the temperature falls to an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.6 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. In Channel Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Channel Lake, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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 Channel Lake, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Channel Lake, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Channel Lake, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Channel Lake, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Channel Lake, IL
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Channel Lake, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
Channel Lake, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Channel Lake, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Channel Lake, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Channel Lake, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Channel Lake, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Channel Lake, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Channel Lake, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Channel Lake, 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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