March weather forecast
Elizabethtown, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Elizabethtown, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average high of 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Temperature

Elizabethtown sees an increase in average high-temperatures during March, moving from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in February to a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C). Throughout March, Elizabethtown witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, in Elizabethtown, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elizabethtown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:15 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 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Elizabethtown, in March, the average high-temperature is 55.8°F (13.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Elizabethtown, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Elizabethtown, during March, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elizabethtown have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Elizabethtown, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:15 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Elizabethtown, IL

Average pressure in March - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Elizabethtown, IL

Average humidity in March - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

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

Average rainfall in March
Elizabethtown, IL

Average rainfall in March - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in March
Elizabethtown, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elizabethtown, IL

Average snowfall in March - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elizabethtown, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elizabethtown, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Elizabethtown, IL

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

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Elizabethtown, IL

Average visibility in March - Elizabethtown, 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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