March weather forecast
Elsah, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elsah, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.6°F (12°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

Elsah's transition into March is marked by a temperature shift, moving from an icy 41°F (5°C) in February to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). In March, the temperature drops to an average of 37.6°F (3.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Elsah, in March, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elsah, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Elsah aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Elsah, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.9 days and aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Elsah is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:24 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 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. 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: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elsah in March?

Elsah in March has an average high-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Elsah, Illinois, in March, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Elsah aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Elsah have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Elsah, IL

Average temperature in March - Elsah, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Elsah, IL

Average pressure in March - Elsah, 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
Elsah, IL

Average wind speed in March - Elsah, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Elsah, IL

Average humidity in March - Elsah, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Elsah, IL

Average rainfall in March - Elsah, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").

Average rainfall days in March
Elsah, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Elsah, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elsah, IL

Average snowfall in March - Elsah, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elsah, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Elsah, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Elsah, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elsah, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Elsah, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Elsah, IL

Average UV index in March - Elsah, 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
Elsah, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Elsah, IL

Average visibility in March - Elsah, 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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