March weather forecast
Forrest, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Forrest, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

Forrest's transition into March is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C) in February to a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.5 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Forrest, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.5 days and aggregates up to 7.68" (195mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
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 March, sunrise is at 6:37 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 Forrest, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Forrest, 47.7°F (8.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Forrest is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Forrest, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Forrest, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Forrest?

In March, the average day length 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 7:17 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 many hours of sunshine does Forrest have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Forrest is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Forrest, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Forrest, IL

Average temperature in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average pressure in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average wind speed in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average humidity in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average rainfall in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average snowfall in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average UV index in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average visibility in March - Forrest, 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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