March weather forecast
Fairmont City, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairmont City, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.9°F (3.3°C) and max 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

As Fairmont City welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). During March nights, Fairmont City records an average temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In Fairmont City, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout March, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.5 snowfall days, in March, Fairmont City aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Fairmont City, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 7.91" (201mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Fairmont City is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Fairmont City, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Fairmont City in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Fairmont City, records 54.3°F (12.4°C), while the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Fairmont City?

In March, the average relative humidity in Fairmont City, Illinois, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Fairmont City in March?

In Fairmont City, Illinois, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Fairmont City?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Fairmont City, Illinois. During 2.5 snowfall days, in March, Fairmont City aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Fairmont City?

In March, the average day length in Fairmont City, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Fairmont City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fairmont City, Illinois, 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 Fairmont City have in March?

In Fairmont City, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Fairmont City?

In Fairmont City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fairmont City, IL

Average temperature in March - Fairmont City, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.3°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.9°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 (24.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Fairmont City, IL

Average pressure in March - Fairmont City, 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
Fairmont City, IL

Average wind speed in March - Fairmont City, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Fairmont City, IL

Average humidity in March - Fairmont City, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Fairmont City, IL

Average rainfall in March - Fairmont City, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Fairmont City, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Fairmont City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fairmont City, IL

Average snowfall in March - Fairmont City, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fairmont City, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Fairmont City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 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
Fairmont City, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fairmont City, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Fairmont City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Fairmont City, IL

Average UV index in March - Fairmont City, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Fairmont City, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Fairmont City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Fairmont City, IL

Average visibility in March - Fairmont City, 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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