March weather forecast
Clay City, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Clay City, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Clay City experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) in February to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). The average nighttime temperature in Clay City, Illinois, lowers to a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Clay City, in March, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Clay City, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clay City, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Clay City, there are 22.8 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Clay City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Clay City, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Clay City, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Clay City?

In Clay City, in March, the average high-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Clay City?

In March, the average relative humidity in Clay City, Illinois, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Clay City?

In March, in Clay City, Illinois, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout March, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Clay City in March?

In March, in Clay City, Illinois, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Clay City have in March?

The average day length in March in Clay City, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Clay City?

On the first day of March in Clay City, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Clay City, Illinois, 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 Clay City have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Clay City, Illinois, is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Clay City?

In Clay City, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Clay City, IL

Average temperature in March - Clay City, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Clay City, IL

Average pressure in March - Clay City, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Clay City, IL

Average wind speed in March - Clay City, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Clay City, IL

Average humidity in March - Clay City, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Clay City, IL

Average rainfall in March - Clay City, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.88").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Clay City, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Clay City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Clay City, IL

Average snowfall in March - Clay City, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Clay City, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Clay City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Clay City, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Clay City, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Clay City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in March
Clay City, IL

Average UV index in March - Clay City, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Clay City, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Clay City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Clay City, IL

Average visibility in March - Clay City, 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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