March weather forecast
East Dubuque, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in East Dubuque, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Throughout March, East Dubuque witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

In East Dubuque, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In East Dubuque, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In East Dubuque, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 27.4" (696mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in East Dubuque are January through April, October through December. In East Dubuque, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in East Dubuque, there are 43.9 snowfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In East Dubuque, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, in East Dubuque, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 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 East Dubuque, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In East Dubuque, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in East Dubuque?

During March, East Dubuque experiences an average high-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and a low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in East Dubuque?

In March, the average relative humidity in East Dubuque, Illinois, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in East Dubuque?

In East Dubuque, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in East Dubuque in March?

In East Dubuque, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in East Dubuque?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in East Dubuque?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in East Dubuque?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in East Dubuque, Illinois, 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 East Dubuque?

In East Dubuque, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in East Dubuque?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
East Dubuque, IL

Average temperature in March - East Dubuque, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in March
East Dubuque, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
East Dubuque, IL

Average wind speed in March - East Dubuque, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
East Dubuque, IL

Average humidity in March - East Dubuque, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in March
East Dubuque, IL

Average rainfall in March - East Dubuque, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
East Dubuque, IL

Average rainfall days in March - East Dubuque, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
East Dubuque, IL

Average snowfall in March - East Dubuque, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
East Dubuque, IL

Average snowfall days in March - East Dubuque, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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
East Dubuque, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - East Dubuque, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
East Dubuque, IL

Average sunshine days in March - East Dubuque, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
East Dubuque, IL

Average UV index in March - East Dubuque, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
East Dubuque, IL

Average cloud cover in March - East Dubuque, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
East Dubuque, IL

Average visibility in March - East Dubuque, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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