March weather forecast
Dawson, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Dawson, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and an average low of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Dawson's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from February's wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). Dawson observes an average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Dawson is 75%.

Rainfall

In Dawson, Illinois, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dawson, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.5 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dawson, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.5 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Dawson is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Dawson, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:21 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 in Dawson is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Dawson is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dawson in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dawson, Illinois, are 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 35.6°F (2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Dawson?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Dawson?

In Dawson, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dawson in March?

In Dawson, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Dawson?

In March, the average day length in Dawson, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Dawson?

On the first day of March in Dawson, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Dawson?

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 in Dawson?

In Dawson, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Dawson?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Dawson is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dawson, IL

Average temperature in March - Dawson, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Dawson, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dawson, IL

Average wind speed in March - Dawson, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Dawson, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Dawson, IL

Average rainfall in March - Dawson, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in March
Dawson, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Dawson, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dawson, IL

Average snowfall in March - Dawson, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dawson, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Dawson, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dawson, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dawson, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Dawson, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Dawson, IL

Average UV index in March - Dawson, 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
Dawson, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Dawson, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Dawson, IL

Average visibility in March - Dawson, 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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