March weather forecast
East Peoria, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in East Peoria, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C) in February to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). East Peoria's March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In East Peoria, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.2 rainfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In East Peoria, in March, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In East Peoria, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in East Peoria?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 34°F (1.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In East Peoria, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In East Peoria, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In East Peoria, during March, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does East Peoria have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 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 in East Peoria, 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 Peoria, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March
East Peoria, IL

Average temperature in March - East Peoria, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
East Peoria, IL

Average pressure in March - East Peoria, 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
East Peoria, IL

Average wind speed in March - East Peoria, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
East Peoria, IL

Average humidity in March - East Peoria, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in March
East Peoria, IL

Average rainfall in March - East Peoria, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
East Peoria, IL

Average rainfall days in March - East Peoria, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
East Peoria, IL

Average snowfall in March - East Peoria, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
East Peoria, IL

Average snowfall days in March - East Peoria, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
East Peoria, IL

Average sunshine days in March - East Peoria, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
East Peoria, IL

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

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
East Peoria, IL

Average cloud cover in March - East Peoria, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
East Peoria, IL

Average visibility in March - East Peoria, 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).

East Peoria, Illinois, USA

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