March weather forecast
Chesterfield, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Chesterfield, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, changing from a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C) in February to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). In the month of March, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In Chesterfield, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Chesterfield, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Chesterfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.2 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Chesterfield aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Chesterfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chesterfield, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Chesterfield, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Chesterfield, records 52.2°F (11.2°C), while the low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Chesterfield, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Chesterfield aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chesterfield have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Chesterfield, IL

Average temperature in March - Chesterfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Chesterfield, IL

Average pressure in March - Chesterfield, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Chesterfield, IL

Average wind speed in March - Chesterfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Chesterfield, IL

Average humidity in March - Chesterfield, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Chesterfield, IL

Average rainfall in March - Chesterfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.22").

Average rainfall days in March
Chesterfield, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Chesterfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chesterfield, IL

Average snowfall in March - Chesterfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Chesterfield, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Chesterfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 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
Chesterfield, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chesterfield, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chesterfield, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Chesterfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Chesterfield, IL

Average UV index in March - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Chesterfield, 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 August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Chesterfield, IL

Average visibility in March - Chesterfield, 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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