March weather forecast
Dunlap, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Dunlap, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C) in February to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). March nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

In Dunlap, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Dunlap, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dunlap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.8 days and collects up to 13.98" (355mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Dunlap, during March, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Dunlap, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.8 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Dunlap, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:22 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dunlap in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Dunlap, records 48.2°F (9°C), while the low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Dunlap is 75%.

How much does it rain in Dunlap in March?

In Dunlap, in March, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Dunlap, during March, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Dunlap, Illinois, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:22 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 Dunlap have in March?

In Dunlap, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Dunlap, IL

Average temperature in March - Dunlap, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Dunlap, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dunlap, IL

Average wind speed in March - Dunlap, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Dunlap, IL

Average humidity in March - Dunlap, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Dunlap, IL

Average rainfall in March - Dunlap, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Dunlap, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dunlap, IL

Average snowfall in March - Dunlap, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dunlap, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Dunlap, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Dunlap, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dunlap, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dunlap, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Dunlap, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Dunlap, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Dunlap, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Dunlap, IL

Average visibility in March - Dunlap, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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