March weather forecast
Chapin, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Chapin, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Chapin experiences a consistent average temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

In Chapin, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chapin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.2 days and collects up to 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) 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 6:33 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:25 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 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, in Chapin, the average high-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Chapin, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chapin have in March?

In Chapin, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Chapin?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Chapin, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Chapin have in March?

In Chapin, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health 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
Chapin, IL

Average temperature in March - Chapin, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in March
Chapin, IL

Average pressure in March - Chapin, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Chapin, IL

Average wind speed in March - Chapin, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Chapin, IL

Average humidity in March - Chapin, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

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

Average rainfall in March
Chapin, IL

Average rainfall in March - Chapin, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Chapin, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Chapin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chapin, IL

Average snowfall in March - Chapin, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Chapin, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Chapin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Chapin, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chapin, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Chapin, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Chapin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Chapin, IL

Average UV index in March - Chapin, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Chapin, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Chapin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Chapin, IL

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

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

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