March weather forecast
Fairbury, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairbury, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

March sees a temperature increase, moving from a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C) in February to a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) is expected.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Fairbury, during March, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Fairbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.5 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.5 snowfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Fairbury, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairbury in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Fairbury, is 47.7°F (8.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, in Fairbury, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fairbury have in March?

In Fairbury, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:18 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 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Fairbury, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fairbury, IL

Average temperature in March - Fairbury, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Fairbury, IL

Average pressure in March - Fairbury, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fairbury, IL

Average wind speed in March - Fairbury, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Fairbury, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Fairbury, IL

Average rainfall in March - Fairbury, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in March
Fairbury, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Fairbury, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fairbury, IL

Average snowfall in March - Fairbury, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fairbury, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Fairbury, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Fairbury, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fairbury, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Fairbury, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Fairbury, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Fairbury, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Fairbury, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Fairbury, IL

Average visibility in March - Fairbury, 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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