March weather forecast
Cottage Hills, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Cottage Hills, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 41°F (5°C) in February to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). Cottage Hills reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Cottage Hills is 76%.

Rainfall

In Cottage Hills, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Cottage Hills, in March, during 2 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cottage Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cottage Hills, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Cottage Hills, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Cottage Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

Cottage Hills in March has an average high-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Cottage Hills, during March, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cottage Hills have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Cottage Hills, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Cottage Hills have in March?

In Cottage Hills, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cottage Hills, IL

Average temperature in March - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Cottage Hills, IL

Average pressure in March - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cottage Hills, IL

Average wind speed in March - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Cottage Hills, IL

Average humidity in March - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Cottage Hills, IL

Average rainfall in March - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Cottage Hills, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cottage Hills, IL

Average snowfall in March - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cottage Hills, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Cottage Hills, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cottage Hills, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Cottage Hills, IL

Average UV index in March - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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
Cottage Hills, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Cottage Hills, IL

Average visibility in March - Cottage Hills, 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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