March weather forecast
Colusa, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Colusa, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

March brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from February's cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Colusa, in March, experiences an average temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.6 rainfall days, and 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Colusa, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.4 snowfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Colusa, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:28 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March 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, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, in Colusa, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Colusa, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Colusa, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Colusa have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Colusa, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Colusa have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Colusa, 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
Colusa, IL

Average temperature in March - Colusa, 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 (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°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 (18.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Colusa, IL

Average pressure in March - Colusa, 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
Colusa, IL

Average wind speed in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Colusa, IL

Average humidity in March - Colusa, 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
Colusa, IL

Average rainfall in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in March
Colusa, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Colusa, IL

Average snowfall in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Colusa, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Colusa, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Colusa, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Colusa, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Colusa, IL

Average UV index in March - Colusa, 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
Colusa, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Colusa, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Colusa, IL

Average visibility in March - Colusa, 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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