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
As March begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout the month of March, the average temperature dips to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.3 rainfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dolton, in March, during 4.2 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Dolton, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In Dolton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Dolton, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.5°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 (19.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Dolton, 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
Dolton, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Dolton, 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
Dolton, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.51"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Dolton, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dolton, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dolton, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Dolton, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dolton, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Dolton, 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
Dolton, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Dolton, 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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