March weather forecast
Creston, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Creston, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

In Creston, the onset of March comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Creston, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 124.5 rainfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Creston, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Creston, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Creston, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Creston, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature during March is 44.4°F (6.9°C) and the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Creston, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Creston, in March, during 5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length in Creston is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Creston have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Creston is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Creston, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Creston, IL

Average temperature in March - Creston, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Creston, IL

Average pressure in March - Creston, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Creston, IL

Average wind speed in March - Creston, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Creston, IL

Average humidity in March - Creston, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Creston, IL

Average rainfall in March - Creston, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Creston, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Creston, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Creston, IL

Average snowfall in March - Creston, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Creston, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Creston, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Creston, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Creston, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Creston, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Creston, IL

Average UV index in March - Creston, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Creston, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Creston, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Creston, IL

Average visibility in March - Creston, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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