March weather forecast
Chestnut, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Chestnut, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50°F (10°C) and an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during March moves from February's wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a fresh 50°F (10°C). Chestnut experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Chestnut is 75%.

Rainfall

In Chestnut, Illinois, in March, during 11.7 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Chestnut, in March, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Chestnut, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.7 days and aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Chestnut is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Chestnut, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Chestnut, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Chestnut in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chestnut, Illinois, during March are 50°F (10°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Chestnut?

The average relative humidity in March in Chestnut, Illinois, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Chestnut?

In Chestnut, in March, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Chestnut in March?

In Chestnut, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chestnut have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Chestnut?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Chestnut, 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 Chestnut?

The average sunshine duration in March in Chestnut, Illinois, is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Chestnut?

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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Chestnut, IL

Average temperature in March - Chestnut, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Chestnut, IL

Average pressure in March - Chestnut, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Chestnut, IL

Average wind speed in March - Chestnut, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Chestnut, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Chestnut, IL

Average rainfall in March - Chestnut, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Chestnut, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Chestnut, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chestnut, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Chestnut, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Chestnut, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chestnut, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chestnut, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Chestnut, IL

Average UV index in March - Chestnut, 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
Chestnut, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Chestnut, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Chestnut, IL

Average visibility in March - Chestnut, 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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