March weather forecast
Coal City, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Coal City, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.1°F (8.4°C) and min 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Coal City's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C) in February to a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C). March nights experience a consistent temperature drop to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In Coal City, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Coal City, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Coal City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Coal City, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Coal City, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 15.39" (391mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Coal City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 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 Coal City, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In Coal City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Coal City in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Coal City, is 47.1°F (8.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Coal City, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:17 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 many hours of sunshine does Coal City have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Coal City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Coal City, IL

Average temperature in March - Coal City, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Coal City, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Coal City, IL

Average wind speed in March - Coal City, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Coal City, IL

Average humidity in March - Coal City, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Coal City, IL

Average rainfall in March - Coal City, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Coal City, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Coal City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Coal City, IL

Average snowfall in March - Coal City, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Coal City, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Coal City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Coal City, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Coal City, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Coal City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Coal City, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Coal City, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Coal City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Coal City, IL

Average visibility in March - Coal City, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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