March weather forecast
Forest City, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Forest City, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

Forest City's March weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Throughout March, Forest City witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

In Forest City, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Forest City, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Forest City, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.3 days and collects up to 32.72" (831mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Forest City, in March, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Forest City, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Forest City, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 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

The average sunshine in March in Forest City, Illinois, is 6.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Forest City is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Forest City in March?

March temperatures in Forest City, Illinois, vary between a high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Forest City?

The average relative humidity in March in Forest City is 75%.

How much does it rain in Forest City in March?

In Forest City, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Forest City in March?

In Forest City, in March, during 4.1 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Forest City have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Forest City?

On the first day of March in Forest City, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Forest City, IL

Average temperature in March - Forest City, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Forest City, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Forest City, IL

Average wind speed in March - Forest City, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Forest City, IL

Average humidity in March - Forest City, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Forest City, IL

Average rainfall in March - Forest City, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

Average rainfall days in March
Forest City, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Forest City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Forest City, IL

Average snowfall in March - Forest City, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Forest City, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Forest City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Forest City, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Forest City, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Forest City, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Forest City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Forest City, IL

Average UV index in March - Forest City, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Forest City, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Forest City, IL

Average visibility in March - Forest City, 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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