March weather forecast
Dundas, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dundas, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) in February to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). An average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) is common during the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dundas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.3 days and collects up to 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Dundas, in March, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.3 snowfall days, and 5.47" (139mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, in Dundas, the average high-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°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 March, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dundas have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:15 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Dundas, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Dundas, IL

Average temperature in March - Dundas, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.8°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Dundas, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dundas, IL

Average wind speed in March - Dundas, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Dundas, IL

Average humidity in March - Dundas, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Dundas, IL

Average rainfall in March - Dundas, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Dundas, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Dundas, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dundas, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dundas, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Dundas, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Dundas, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dundas, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Dundas, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Dundas, IL

Average UV index in March - Dundas, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Dundas, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Dundas, IL

Average visibility in March - Dundas, 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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