Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The onset of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout the month of March, Elgin witnesses an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Elgin, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.2 rainfall days, and 24.02" (610mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Elgin, during March, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Elgin, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.Daylight
In Elgin, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Elgin, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:18 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 5.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Elgin, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Elgin, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Elgin, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Elgin, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Elgin, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").
Average rainfall days in March
Elgin, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Elgin, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Elgin, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elgin, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Elgin, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Elgin, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Elgin, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Elgin, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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