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 shift into March is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's chilly 44.6°F (7°C) to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). The average low-temperature, in March, is an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C).Humidity
In Cottonwood, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Cottonwood, in March, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.3 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Cottonwood, in March, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Cottonwood, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Cottonwood, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In Cottonwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Cottonwood, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 55.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 39.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Cottonwood, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cottonwood, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Cottonwood, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Cottonwood, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in March
Cottonwood, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cottonwood, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cottonwood, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Cottonwood, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cottonwood, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Cottonwood, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Cottonwood, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Cottonwood, 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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