March weather forecast
Dorsey, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dorsey, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

March brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from February's cold 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). In Dorsey, an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) is recorded during March nights.

Humidity

In Dorsey, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Dorsey, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.4 rainfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.4 snowfall days, in March, Dorsey aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Dorsey, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 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 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Dorsey, is 52.3°F (11.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Dorsey, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Dorsey?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.4 snowfall days, in March, Dorsey aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dorsey have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 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 many hours of sunshine does Dorsey have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Dorsey is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dorsey, IL

Average temperature in March - Dorsey, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in March
Dorsey, IL

Average pressure in March - Dorsey, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dorsey, IL

Average wind speed in March - Dorsey, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Dorsey, IL

Average humidity in March - Dorsey, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Dorsey, IL

Average rainfall in March - Dorsey, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Dorsey, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Dorsey, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dorsey, IL

Average snowfall in March - Dorsey, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dorsey, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Dorsey, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Dorsey, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dorsey, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Dorsey, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Dorsey, IL

Average UV index in March - Dorsey, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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
Dorsey, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Dorsey, IL

Average visibility in March - Dorsey, 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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