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
March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a chilly 44.6°F (7°C). DeKalb experiences an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) in month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In DeKalb, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In DeKalb, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.6 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In DeKalb, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.3 snowfall days, and 17.87" (454mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:19 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 DeKalb, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In DeKalb, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.2°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 (15.1°F).
Average pressure in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.65").
Average rainfall days in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
DeKalb, 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 July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
DeKalb, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).
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