March weather forecast
Edwardsville, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Edwardsville, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a wintry 41°F (5°C) in February to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). March sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Edwardsville, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Edwardsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Edwardsville, in March, during 2 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Edwardsville, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:22 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 Edwardsville, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature during March is 53.4°F (11.9°C) and the low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Edwardsville, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Edwardsville, in March, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Edwardsville have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Edwardsville, sunrise is at 6:44 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Edwardsville, IL

Average temperature in March - Edwardsville, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Edwardsville, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Edwardsville, IL

Average wind speed in March - Edwardsville, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Edwardsville, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Edwardsville, IL

Average rainfall in March - Edwardsville, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Edwardsville, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Edwardsville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Edwardsville, IL

Average snowfall in March - Edwardsville, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Edwardsville, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Edwardsville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2 days

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Edwardsville, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Edwardsville, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Edwardsville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Edwardsville, IL

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

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
Edwardsville, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Edwardsville, IL

Average visibility in March - Edwardsville, 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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