March weather forecast
Forest Park, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Forest Park, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.2°F (0.1°C) and max 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during March moves from February's cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). The mean low-temperature during March nights is a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Forest Park, in March, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.8 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forest Park, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.3 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Forest Park, is 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Forest Park, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Forest Park, during March, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Forest Park, Illinois, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 in Forest Park is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Forest Park, IL

Average temperature in March - Forest Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Forest Park, IL

Average pressure in March - Forest Park, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Forest Park, IL

Average wind speed in March - Forest Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Forest Park, IL

Average humidity in March - Forest Park, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Forest Park, IL

Average rainfall in March - Forest Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Forest Park, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Forest Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Forest Park, IL

Average snowfall in March - Forest Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Forest Park, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Forest Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Forest Park, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Forest Park, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Forest Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Forest Park, IL

Average UV index in March - Forest Park, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Forest Park, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Forest Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Forest Park, IL

Average visibility in March - Forest Park, 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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