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
A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, moving from a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in February to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). During March, Des Plaines records an average temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) at night.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Des Plaines, Illinois, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.1 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Des Plaines, during March, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 17.52" (445mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Des Plaines, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Des Plaines, 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
Des Plaines, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Des Plaines, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Des Plaines, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Des Plaines, 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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