March weather forecast
Dana, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dana, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, changing from a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). During March, the average low-temperature is an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.1 days and collects up to 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dana, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Dana, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Dana, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

During March, Dana experiences an average high-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Dana, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Dana, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dana have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Dana is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Dana?

In Dana, 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
Dana, IL

Average temperature in March - Dana, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Dana, IL

Average pressure in March - Dana, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dana, IL

Average wind speed in March - Dana, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Dana, IL

Average humidity in March - Dana, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Dana, IL

Average rainfall in March - Dana, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Dana, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Dana, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dana, IL

Average snowfall in March - Dana, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dana, IL

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dana, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Dana, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Dana, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Dana, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Dana, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Dana, IL

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

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

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