Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The arrival of March brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Colchester in March anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Colchester, in March, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Colchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.4 days and collects up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colchester, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Colchester, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:27 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 6.6h.UV index
In Colchester, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
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What is the average length of the day in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Colchester?
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What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Colchester, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in March
Colchester, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Colchester, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Colchester, 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
Colchester, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Colchester, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Colchester, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Colchester, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Colchester, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Colchester, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Colchester, 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
Colchester, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Colchester, 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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