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
Essex's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's icy 33.6°F (0.9°C) to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). An average minimum temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is recorded during the month of March.Humidity
In Essex, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Essex, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Essex, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Essex, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Essex is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:17 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 Essex, 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 medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in March
Essex, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in March
Essex, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Essex, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Essex, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Essex, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
Essex, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Essex, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Essex, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Essex, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Essex, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Essex, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Essex, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Essex, 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).
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